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APM6800+/APM6801+Audio Processing Modules

Installation and Operation Manual

Edition C175-000516-00

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APM6800+/APM6801+Audio Processing Modules

Installation and Operation Manual

Edition C June 2009

Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute.

Copyright InformationCopyright © 2008-2009 Harris Corporation, 1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32919-0001 U.S.A. All rights reserved. This publication supersedes all previous releases. Printed in Canada.

This product and related documentation are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use, copying, distribution, and decompilation. No part of this product or related documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Harris Corporation and its licensors, if any.

This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated into new editions of the publication. Harris Corporation may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time.

Warranty InformationThe limited warranty policy provides a complete description of your warranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions, as well as procedures for obtaining warranty service. To view the complete warranty, visit our website.This publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

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Contents

PrefaceManual Information ............................................................................................... vii

Purpose ........................................................................................................... viiAudience ......................................................................................................... viiRevision History ............................................................................................viiiWriting Conventions .....................................................................................viiiObtaining Documents ....................................................................................viii

Unpacking/Shipping Information ........................................................................... ixUnpacking a Product ....................................................................................... ixProduct Servicing ............................................................................................ ixReturning a Product ......................................................................................... ixRestriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ................................. xWaste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ........................................................................................... xi

Safety ..................................................................................................................... xiiSafety Terms and Symbols in this Manual ..................................................... xii

Chapter 1: IntroductionProduct Description ................................................................................................. 1

Main Features ................................................................................................... 1Applications ..................................................................................................... 2

Module Description ................................................................................................. 2Front Module .................................................................................................... 2Back Modules ................................................................................................... 4Breakout Cables ............................................................................................... 5RS-232/RS-422 Connector ............................................................................... 7Signal Flow ...................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 2: InstallationPreparing the Product for Installation .................................................................... 13

Checking the Packing List .............................................................................. 14Selecting an External Balun ........................................................................... 14

Setting Jumpers ..................................................................................................... 15Local and Remote Jumper Settings ................................................................ 15Data I/O Termination Jumper Settings ........................................................... 16

Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ............................................................... 17Installing the Module ............................................................................................. 18Upgrading Module Firmware ................................................................................ 18

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Chapter 3: Configuration and OperationOverview ............................................................................................................... 19Operating Notes ..................................................................................................... 19Changing Parameter Settings ................................................................................ 20

Changing Parameters Using CCS Navigator ................................................. 20Changing Parameter Settings Using Card-Edge Controls .............................. 21Recalling Default Parameter Settings ............................................................ 22Viewing Software and Hardware Versions .................................................... 23Selecting the Module Locking Source ........................................................... 23Audio Test Tones ........................................................................................... 23Audio Status Reporting .................................................................................. 24Clearing External Metadata ............................................................................ 24Audio Synchronization ................................................................................... 24Audio Delay ................................................................................................... 25

Audio Modes (APM6801+AAC Only) ................................................................ 25

Chapter 4: Parameters, LEDs, and AlarmsAPM6800+/APM6801+ Control Parameters ....................................................... 27

Parameter Table Notes ................................................................................... 28APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters ..................................................................... 29Dolby Decoder Options (APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D) ........................... 34APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D Parameters .................................................. 38APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D Parameters .................................................. 45APM6801+AAC+ Parameters .............................................................................. 50Neural Audio Parameters ...................................................................................... 56

Neural Common Parameters .......................................................................... 56Neural Audio UpMix Parameters ................................................................... 58Neural Audio DownMix Parameters .............................................................. 59Neural Audio MultiMerge Parameters ........................................................... 60Neural Loudness Control Parameters ............................................................. 62

LEDs and Alarms .................................................................................................. 64Monitoring LEDs ........................................................................................... 64Module Status LEDs ...................................................................................... 65Alarms ............................................................................................................ 67

Chapter 5: SpecificationsOverview ............................................................................................................... 71Inputs ..................................................................................................................... 72

Reference Video ............................................................................................. 72Balanced DARS ............................................................................................. 72Unbalanced DARS ......................................................................................... 73Data I/O .......................................................................................................... 73Unbalanced AES ............................................................................................ 74Balanced AES (with External Balun) ............................................................. 74

Outputs .................................................................................................................. 75Unbalanced AES ............................................................................................ 75Balanced AES (with External Balun) ............................................................. 75

Performance ........................................................................................................... 76

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Power Consumption ....................................................................................... 76Audio Propagation Delay ............................................................................... 76Start-up Time .................................................................................................. 76Temperature ................................................................................................... 77

Appendix A: Neural Audio PackagesNeural Audio ......................................................................................................... 79Audio Delay with Neural Modules ........................................................................ 80DTS Neural® Surround™ UpMix ........................................................................ 80APM6801DM+D DTS Neural® Surround™ DownMix ...................................... 81APM6801MM+D DTS Neural® Surround™ MultiMerge .................................. 82

Parameters ...................................................................................................... 83Neural Loudness Control ....................................................................................... 84

Neural Loudness Control Options on APM6801+ ........................................ 85

Appendix B: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips

Software Communication Problems ...................................................................... 89Hardware Communication Problems .................................................................... 91

Appendix C: Audio Only & Audio/Video Module CombinationsOverview ............................................................................................................... 93Optional Cables ..................................................................................................... 94

DB9 M to DB9 M Cable (Part No. 6800+OPT+AM) .................................... 94SFS to Dolby Bridge Cable (Part No. 6800+OPT+BRGAPM) ..................... 95BNC Cable (Part No. 6800+OPT+BNCAPM) .............................................. 96

IndexKeywords ............................................................................................................... 97

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Preface

Manual Information

PurposeThis manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the

• APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D Dolby® Decoder (E or AC-3) module

• APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D Dolby® E Encoder module

• APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D Dolby® Digital (AC-3) Encoder module

• APM6801+AAC+D AAC Encoder module• APM6801UM+D DTS Neural Surround UpMix• APM6801DM+D DTS Neural Surround DownMix• APM6801MM+D DTS Neural Surround 5.1 and rendered stereo content

transition• APM6801LC+D Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 or 5.1• APM6801LC+6+2+D Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 and 5.1 • APM6801LC+8+D Neural Loudness Control for four 2.0 program audio

streams• APM6801LC+DM+D DTS Neural Loudness Control for 5.1 Program

Audio with DTS Neural Surround™ Downmix output • APM6801UM+LC+D DTS Neural Surround™ UpMix DTV 5.1

Production Solution with DTS Neural Loudness Control • APM6801DM+LC+D DTS Neural Surround™ DownMix DTV 5.1

Transport Solution with DTS Neural Loudness Control• APM6801MM+LC+D DTS Neural Surround™ 5.1 and rendered stereo

content transitioning for DTV 5.1 Production with DTS Neural Loudness Control

AudienceThis manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of 6800+ modules.

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Revision History

Writing ConventionsTo enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions:

Obtaining DocumentsProduct support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.

Table P-1. Revision History of Manual

Edition Date CommentsEdition A June 2008 Initial release

Edition B March 2009 Addition of APM6801+AAC+ and Neural options

Edition C June 2009 Addition of more Neural options

Table P-2. Writing Conventions

Term or Convention Description

Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names

Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or publications, and the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis

CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE

Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field

> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows

hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere

Internet address Indicates a jump to a website or URL

NoteIndicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems

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Unpacking/Shipping InformationUnpacking a Product

This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during

transit. 2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. 3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated

components before you install the unit.Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.

Product ServicingExcept for firmware upgrades, the modules are not designed for field servicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center.

Returning a ProductIn the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, and then send the unit back for servicing. If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.• The product must be held rigid within the packaging.• There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the

container.• The corners of the product must be protected.Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.

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Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) DirectiveDirective 2002 / 95 / EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive, which took effect on July 1, 2006, refers to the following hazardous substances: • Lead (Pb)• Mercury (Hg)• Cadmium (Cd)• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)In accordance with this EU Directive, products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure P-1.

Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Symbol

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Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

The European Union (EU) Directive 2002 / 96 / EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. As of August 13, 2005, producers or users are required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and must not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU member states may have different deadlines.)In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. Contact your local Sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure P-2.

Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Symbol

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SafetyCarefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. To protect a frame from circuit overloading, connect each frame to a separate electrical circuit. If this product relies on forced air cooling, all obstructions to the air flow should be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack. If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, ground the frame to the earth using the protective earth ground on the rear panel.IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

Safety Terms and Symbols in this ManualWARNINGStatements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.

CAUTIONStatements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Product DescriptionThe APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D provides Dolby E or Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoding.The APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D provides Dolby E encoding.The APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D provides Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoding.The APM6801+AAC+D provides AAC encoding.The APM6801UM+D provides DTS Neural Surround UpMixing.The APM6801DM+D provides DTS Neural Surround DownMixing.The APM6801MM+D provides DTS Neural Surround 5.1 and rendered stereo content transitioning.The APM6801LC+D provides Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 or 5.1. The APM6801LC+6+2+D provides Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 and 5.1. The APM6801LC+8+D provides Neural Loudness Control for four 2.0 program audio streams. The APM6801LC+DM+D provides DTS Neural Loudness Control for 5.1 Program Audio with DTS Neural Surround™ Downmix output. The APM6801UM+LC+D provides DTS Neural Surround™ UpMix DTV 5.1 Production Solution with DTS Neural Loudness Control. The APM6801DM+LC+D provides DTS Neural Surround™ DownMix DTV 5.1 Transport Solution with DTS Neural Loudness Control. The APM6801MM+LC+D provides DTS Neural Surround™ 5.1 and rendered stereo content transitioning for DTV 5.1 Production with DTS Neural Loudness Control.

Main Features• Reference analog video input (selectable frame genlock or external input on

breakout cable)• Eight unbalanced AES input and output channels

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• Unbalanced AES connections can be converted to balanced by using external baluns

• RS-232/RS-422 connector included that provides Audio Metadata input to the encoders and output from the decoders

• Input and output routing• DARS reference input (back module BNC or breakout cable)• Input SRC (Sample Rate Conversion)• Audio Test tone generator

ApplicationsAAC and Dolby-encoded signals must be decoded for any audio processing tasks (such as voice-over or mixing) in any other audio elements.Typically, Dolby E is used in contribution applications; AC-3 is used for distribution applications (transmitting into the home). AAC is used in contribution and distribution applications.

NoteDue to high levels of heat dissipation, the modules should not be installed in frames without fans.The modules cannot be installed in FR6802+DM and 6800/7000 series frames.

Module Description

Front ModuleFigure 1-1 shows the position of the LEDs and module controls on the front of the modules.

Figure 1-1. APM6800+/APM6801+ Front Module

Module status LEDs

Mode select rotary switch

Navigation toggle switch

Monitoring LEDs

Remote/local control jumper

Extractor handle

Control LEDs



Table 1-1 on page 3 briefly describes the LEDs, switches, and jumpers.

Table 1-1. Generic Module Features

Feature DescriptionModule status LEDs Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs

indicate the module state. See “LED Status Indicators” on page 65 for more information.

Mode select rotary switch

This switch selects between various control and feedback parameters.

Navigation toggle switch This switch navigates up and down through the available control parameters:• Down: Moves down through the parameters• Up: Moves up through the parameters

Control LEDs Various lighting combinations of these Control LEDs (sometimes referred to as “Bank Select LEDs”) indicate which bank is currently selected. See “Bank Select LEDs” on page 21 for more information.

Monitoring LEDs Each 6800+ module has a number of LEDs assigned to indicate varying states/functions. See “Module Status LED Descriptions” on page 66 for a description of these LEDs.

Local/remote control jumper

• Local: Locks out external control panels and allows card-edge control only; limits the functionality of remote software applications to only monitoring the APM6800+/APM6801+.

• Remote: Allows remote or local (card-edge) configuration, operation, and monitoring of the module.

See page 15 for more information on jumpers.



Back ModulesFigure 1-2 shows the double-slot back module used by the APM6800+/APM6801+ modules. The back modules and the front modules cannot be installed in frames without fans, or in FR6802+DM and 6800/7000 series frames.

Figure 1-2. Back Connectors



Breakout CablesThe standard module ships with an unbalanced audio breakout cable (illustrated in Figure 1-3). Pinouts are listed in Table 1-2, and pin numbers for the 44-pin connector are illustrated in Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-3. Unbalanced Audio Breakout Cable

AES 1 In

AES 2 In

AES 3 In

AES 4 In

AES 5 In

AES 6 In

AES 7 In

AES 8 In

AES 1 Out

AES 2 Out

AES 3 Out

AES 4 Out

AES 5 Out

AES 6 Out

AES 7 Out

AES 8 Out

DARS In

Data I/O

Genlock

Serial

AES1 IN

AES2 IN

AES3 IN

AES4 IN

AES5 IN

AES6 IN

AES7 IN

AES8 IN

AES1 OUT

DARS IN

DATA I/O

GENLOCK

SERIAL

AES2 OUT

AES3 OUT

AES4 OUT

AES5 OUT

AES6 OUT

AES7 OUT

AES8 OUT



Figure 1-4. Pin Numbers for 44-Pin Connector

Pin 31Pin 16Pin 1

Pin 44Pin 30Pin 15

Table 1-2. Pinouts for 44-Pin Connector

Pin No. on DB-44M

Connection Type Description Wire Label

External Cable Color

BNC Color

1 BNC GENLOCK GENLOCK Black Black

2 BNC GND GENLOCK GND GENLOCK Black Black

3 BNC GND AES OUT 7 GND AES OUT 7 Blue Blue

4 BNC AES IN 4 AES IN 4 White White

5 BNC GND AES IN 4 GND AES IN 4 White White



8 BNC DATA IO DATA IO Yellow Yellow

9 BNC GND DATA IO GND DATA IO Yellow Yellow

10 BNC AES OUT 2 AES OUT 2 Blue Blue






16 Not Connected

17


19 BNC DARS IN 1 DARS IN 1 Yellow Black

20 BNC GND DARS IN 1 GND DARS IN 1 Yellow Black





25 162A10019X (DB9.5) RS232_GND (DB9) SERIAL Black N/A




RS-232/RS-422 ConnectorThe RS-232/RS-422 connector on the breakout cable is used for serial metadata transmission. The DB-9 female connector is illustrated in Figure 1-5 and the pinouts are listed in Table 1-3.

Figure 1-5. Pin Numbers for RS-232/RS-422 DB-9 Female Connector






31 162A10019X (DB9.3) BALANCED SERIAL IN- (DB9) SERIAL Red N/A

32 162A10019X (DB9.8) BALANCED SERIAL IN+ (DB9) SERIAL Yellow N/A



35 162A10019X (DB9.1) RS422_FR_GND (DB9) SERIAL Black N/A



37 162A10019X (DB9.9) RS422_FR_GND (DB9) SERIAL Black N/A



39 162A10019X (DB9.7) BALANCED SERIAL OUT- (DB9)

SERIAL Blue N/A

40 162A10019X (DB9.2) BALANCED SERIAL OUT+ (DB9)

SERIAL Green N/A





Table 1-2. Pinouts for 44-Pin Connector (Continued)

Pin No. on DB-44M

Connection Type Description Wire Label

External Cable Color

BNC Color

Pin 9Pin 5

Pin 6Pin 1



Table 1-3. Pinouts for RS-232/RS-422 DB-9 Female Connector

Pin No. on DB-9M Signal Description

1 FG Frame Ground

9 FG Frame Ground

5 FG Frame Ground

2 TA (Tx-) Transmitted Data -

7 TB (Tx+) Transmitted Data +

8 RA (Rx-) Received Data -

3 RB (Rx+) Received Data +

4 Not Connected

6



Signal Flow

Figure 1-6. APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D Signal Flow Diagram



Figure 1-7. APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D and APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D Signal Flow Diagram

Reference select

Audio metadata in

V sync

Refclock

Frame REF

Audio Processing

(Swap, Encoder Bypass

with Delay)

CCS remote monitoring and control

MidplaneI/O

Rou

ter

Opt

iona

l del

ay

Dolby E/Dolby AC-3

Encoder

9

Bypa

ssab

le S

RCs

AES in 21

AES in 31

AES in 41

AES in 51

AES in 61

AES in 71

AES in 81

DARS1

AES in 11

EXT REF1

Mux

DARS

AES out 11

AES out 21

AES out 31

AES out 41

AES out 51

AES out 61

AES out 71

AES out 81

Rou

ter

1Available via breakout cable (included).

Data I/O1



Figure 1-8. APM6801+AAC+ Signal Flow Diagram

Figure 1-9. APM6801+ Neural Modules (UM, DM, MM, LC, LC+6+2+, LC+8+, LC+DM+, UM+LC+, DM+LC+, MM+LC+) Signal Flow Diagram

CPU Monitoring and Control

Reference select

AACEncoder

SRC

s

AES in 21

AES in 31

AES in 41

AES in 51

AES in 61

AES in 71

AES in 81

Rou

ter

AES out 11

AES out 21

AES out 31

AES out 41

AES out 51

AES out 61

AES out 71

AES out 81

DARS1

AES in 11

Ref clock

V sync

EXT REF1

Frame REF

Audio Processing

(Swap, Decoder

Bypass with Delay)

Byp

assa

ble

SR

Cs

MuxDARS


Rou

ter

Reference select

Advanced audio

processingAES in 21

AES in 31

AES in 41

AES in 51

AES in 61

AES in 71

AES in 81

Rout

er

AES out 11

AES out 21

AES out 31

AES out 41

AES out 51

AES out 61

AES out 71

AES out 81

DARS1

AES in 11

Ref clockEXT REF1

Frame REF

CCS remote monitoring and control

MidplaneI/O

Mux

DARS


Rout

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Byp

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SRC

s

Audio Processing

Data I/O1


Chapter 2

Installation

Preparing the Product for InstallationBefore you install the APM6800+/APM6801+, perform the following:• Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during

transit.• Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. See “Checking the Packing

List” on page 14 for more information.Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged.

• Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packaging material.

• Retain the original packaging materials for possible re-use.

See “Unpacking/Shipping Information” on page ix for information about returning a product for servicing.


Chapter 2: Installation

Checking the Packing List

Selecting an External BalunThe following baluns from Neutrik or equivalent are recommended for the unbalanced to balanced AES conversion:NADITBNC-F : Female chassis XLR 110Ω input - female BNC 75Ω output. http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_309314683/NADITBNC-F_detail.aspxNADITBNC-M: Female BNC 75Ω input - male chassis XLR 110Ω output. http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_2044239418/NADITBNC-M_detail.aspxNADITBNC-FX: Female cable end XLR 110Ω input - female BNC 75Ω output. http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1576769505/NADITBNC-FX_detail.aspxNADITBNC-MX: Female BNC 75Ω input - male cable end XLR 110Ω output. http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1923043515/NADITBNC-MX_detail.aspx

Table 2-1. Available Product Packages

Ordered Product Content DescriptionAPM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D

• One front module• One back module• One breakout cable• One APM6800+/APM6801+ Installation

and Operation Manual

APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D

APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D

APM6801+AAC+D

APM6801UM+D

APM6801DM+D

APM6801MM+D

APM6801LC+D

APM6801LC+6+2+D

APM6801LC+8+D

APM6801LC+DM+D

APM6801UM+LC+D

APM6801DM+LC+D

APM6801MM+LC+D

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_309314683/NADITBNC-F_detail.aspx

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_2044239418/NADITBNC-M_detail.aspx

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1576769505/NADITBNC-FX_detail.aspx

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1923043515/NADITBNC-MX_detail.aspx

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1923043515/NADITBNC-MX_detail.aspx



Setting JumpersThe APM6800+/APM6801+ modules have two jumpers:• One standard jumper (REM/LOC) for remote or local control (page 15)• One jumper (J5) for data I/O termination (page 16)Figure 2-1 shows the location of the jumpers.

Figure 2-1. Jumper Locations

NoteYou must configure modules for local or remote operation prior to power-up. To change the configuration, first remove the module from the frame, reset the jumper, and then reinstall the module. The white triangle near the jumper pins on the module indicates pin 1.

Local and Remote Jumper SettingsTo set the REM/LOC jumper for either remote or local control:1. Locate the REM/LOC control jumper on the module. Figure 2-1 shows the

location of the REM/LOC jumper.2. Do either of the following:

• Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Remote control.• Place a jumper on pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Local control.

REM/LOC jumper Data I/O termination jumper (J5)



See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2. REM/LOC Settings for Remote and Local Control

See Table 1-1 on page 3 for more information on local/remote control jumper functionality.

Data I/O Termination Jumper SettingsFollow this procedure to set the Data I/O Termination jumper J5:1. Locate jumper J5 on the module, near the back of the module. (Figure 2-1

on page 15 shows the location of the jumper.)2. Do either of the following:

• Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for 75Ω Onboard Termination.

• Place a jumper on pins 2 and 3 to set the module for No Termination. See Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3. Data I/O Termination Settings

1 2 3 1 2 3

Remote control Local control

1 2 3 1 2 3

No Termination75Ω Termination



Maximum 6800+ Frame Power RatingsThe power consumption for the APM6800+/APM6801+ modules is less than 12 W. Table 2-2 shows the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.Due to high levels of heat dissipation, the modules should not be installed in frames without fans. The modules cannot be installed in FR6802+DM and 6800/7000 series frames.

NoteTo maintain proper temperatures, ensure that the front panel is closed at all times, and that the fan module is fully operational.

* Each front module requires two slots.

CautionBefore installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards Manual shipped with every frame installation and operation manual. This information is also available on our website. The safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800+ series products.

See your frame installation and operation manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802+ or FR6822+ frame and its components.

Table 2-2. Maximum Power Ratings for 6800+ Frames

6800+ Frame TypeMax. Frame Power Dissipation

Max. Number of APM6800+/APM6801+ Modules

Max Power Dissipation for Two Slots*

FR6802+QXF(frame with AC or DC power supply)

120 W 10 12 W

FR6802+XF(frame with AC power supply)

120 W 10 12 W

FR6802+XF48(frame with DC power supply)

105 W 10 10.5 W

FR6822+ (frame with AC or DC power supply)

120 W 10 12 W



Installing the ModuleThe APM6800+/APM6801+ modules have a double-width back module. Due to high levels of heat dissipation, the modules should not be installed in frames without fans. The modules cannot be installed in FR6802+DM and 6800/7000 series frames.These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures. However, if you are installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module. Likewise, ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame before removing the rear module. See your Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802+ or FR6822+ frame and its components.An FR6802+RM (Rear Support Extension Rails for 6800+ series frames) option is recommended for APM6800+/APM6801+ modules. See your Frame Installation and Operation Manual for installation instructions.

Upgrading Module FirmwareThis module’s firmware can be updated using CCS Pilot, CoPilot, or Navigator version 3.1.1 or higher, or the HTTP software upgrade tool. In order to perform these upgrades, your frame must be equipped with a 6800+ETH module. See your frame manual for more information. Firmware upgrades for the APM6800+/APM6801+ can also provide firmware upgrades for the Neural audio processing submodule. In the event firmware for the submodule is upgraded, the module will take approximately 2.5 minutes to fully start up while new firmware is loaded. During this time the card-edge LEDs will flash back and forth. Once this time has elapsed the module will become controllable. Subsequent module start-ups will resume to the normal 8 seconds.


Chapter 3

Configuration and Operation

OverviewThis chapter describes how to operate the APM6800+/APM6801+ modules using card-edge controls or by using CCS Navigator.The following topics are discussed in this chapter:• “Operating Notes” on page 19• “Changing Parameter Settings” on page 20For detailed information on how to operate this product remotely, see the CCS Pilot, CoPilot, Navigator, or NUCLEUS Network Control Panel, LCP-3901-1U/RCP-CCS-1U manuals for Ethernet interface.APM6800+/APM6801+ modules do not support + Pilot Lite software; however, you can use HTTP monitoring and control (6800+ETH+HTTP). To use 6800+ETH+HTTP (especially if you are upgrading to 6800+ETH+HTTP in the field), you must have the following:• 6800+ETH firmware version 3.0 or higher• A PC connected to a LAN with a JavaScript-enabled web browser such as

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0• A FR6802+QXF or FR6822+QXFE frame installed and connected to the

LAN• A standard 100 Mbps 100Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet cable segment

(use a “crossover” RJ-45 cable to connect to a PC, or a normal “straight-through” RJ-45 cable to connect to an Ethernet hub/switch)

For more information, see your Frame Installation and Operation Manual.

Operating NotesWhen setting the control parameters on the APM6800+/APM6801+, observe the following:• If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may

also be affected.


Chapter 3: Configuration and Operation

• When you change a parameter, the effect is immediate. However, the module requires up to 20 seconds to save the latest change. After 20 seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the module loses power and must be restarted.

• Terminate any unused coaxial output connectors with a 75Ω connector.• If the required video reference is not present when you are operating

APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D, the free-running reference that is specified in the Frame Rate parameter is generated to permit the encoding. (For more information about Encoder parameters, see Table 4-4 on page 38.)

• When Input 2 (Module) is selected for the DARS Input Select parameter, the DARS input on the breakout cable (Input 1) becomes a DARS output. This output is intended to be used in conjunction with the SFS6800+ and the 6800+OPT+BRGAPM cable combination, as a way to transfer the DARS signal to the SFS6800+. (For more information, see “Appendix C: Audio Only & Audio/Video Module Combinations” on page 93.)

Changing Parameter SettingsThere are two ways to change the parameters that control your module’s operation: CCS software applications and card-edge controls.Using CCS Navigator, you can view, set, and confirm your module’s parameter settings from your computer’s monitor. Using the card-edge controls, you can set parameters using the module’s rotary hex and navigation switches. You can use the information in this chapter to configure and operate your module using a CCS software application or the module’s card-edge controls. For more information about setting parameters using the software application or by using the module’s card-edge control, see “Changing Parameters Using CCS Navigator” on page 20 and “Changing Parameter Settings Using Card-Edge Controls” on page 21. A complete list of APM6800+/APM6801+ control parameters can be found in “Chapter 4: Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms” on page 27.

Changing Parameters Using CCS NavigatorBefore using CCS software applications to change your module’s parameter settings, you must discover CCS Navigator the module. Discovery is the processes by which your software finds, and then connects to your module.

Discovering a Module Using NavigatorTo discover your module, your Navigator software must be in Build mode.1. If the Discovery pane is not open, select Tools > Discovery in the main

menu. A Discovery pane opens, most likely in the bottom left corner of the screen.

2. Click Options, and then click Add.



3. Enter the IP address of the frame that contains your module, the frame that contains your ICE6800+ module, or the frame that contains a 6800+ETH module that provides access to your module.

4. Click OK, and then OK again to close the Discovery Options dialog box. 5. Click Start.

Navigator runs a discovery. 6. When your discovery is complete, Discovery Completed is displayed in

the Discovery pane. To continue, click Save to save the contents of your discovery to the Discovery folder of the Navigation pane.

You can now switch to Control mode by selecting Operational Mode > Control from the main menu. Double-click the module’s name in the Navigation pane. The Control dialog box opens displaying the module’s controls.

Changing Parameter Settings Using Card-Edge ControlsUse the module’s rotary and navigation switches to change your APM6800+/APM6801+ parameter settings at the card edge.1. Rotate the hex switch (mode select rotary switch) to “0.”2. Once the hex switch is set to “0,” toggle the navigation switch up or down

to select a bank. View the four control LEDs next to the navigation toggle switch to see which bank is currently selected. (See Table 3-1.)See “Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms” on page 27 to view the various banks, hex switch positions, and corresponding parameter options and values.

Table 3-1. Bank Select LEDs

Bank 3 Bank 2 Bank 1 Bank 0 Bank NumberOff Off Off Off 0

Off Off Off On 1

Off Off On Off 2

Off Off On On 3

Off On Off Off 4

Off On Off On 5

Off On On Off 6

Off On On On 7

On Off Off Off 8

On Off Off On 9

On Off On Off A (10)

On Off On On B (11)

On On Off Off C (12)



3. Rotate the hex switch to the parameter number (1 to 9) or letter (A to F) of the option you want to set.

4. Toggle the navigation switch to select and set the value of the chosen parameter.

5. Do either of the following:• Rotate the hex switch to another parameter number/letter in the current

bank, and then repeat step 4.• Rotate the hex switch to “0” again to select a different bank, and then

repeat steps 3 and 4.

NoteFor best results, use the available 6800+ software control options (serial/local or Ethernet/remote) to help view, set, and confirm parameter values.

Recalling Default Parameter SettingsYou can use the module’s Factory Recall parameter to return all of the module’s parameters to factory default settings. In the control parameter list (see “Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms” on page 27), each factory default setting appears in bold.To return this module to its default settings, make the following selections:

On On Off On D (13)

On On On Off E (14)

On On On On F (15)

Table 3-1. Bank Select LEDs (Continued)

Bank 3 Bank 2 Bank 1 Bank 0 Bank Number

Setting Description Parameter NavigationRecall factory default settings General Factory Recall [0, F] Yes



Viewing Software and Hardware VersionsYou can see the current software and hardware versions of the APM6800+/APM6801+ module. In Navigator, right-click the name of the module in the Navigator Window, and then select Configuration. A dialog box appears with the version information.In addition, you can view the software and hardware versions in CSS-enabled control panels.

Selecting the Module Locking SourceBy using the Lock Source Select parameter, the module can be locked to any of the following lock sources:• Genlock• DARS• Dolby Decoder Source (for APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D, this is

Input AES 1–8)

• Dolby Encoder Ch 1 Source (for APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D and APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D, this is Input AES 1–8)

The Lock Source status parameter reports the locking source of the module.When the module locks to either Genlock or DARS, it attempts to use DARS for AES 11 compliance first. If DARS is not present, the module then attempts to use the reference video for AES 11 compliance if the reference video frame rate is either 25 Hz or 50 Hz.When the module locks to AES 1–8, the module uses the same AES input signal for AES 11 compliance at the output. In this case, the DARS signal is not used, even if it is present. If DARS or reference video needs to be used for AES 11 compliance, use either Genlock or DARS as the locking source for the module.

Audio Test TonesTable 3-2 describes the frequency and levels of each audio output test tone option that are available in the following parameters:• Output AES 1A–8B• Dolby Encoder In 1–8 (APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D and

APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D only)• Neural Audio In 1-8 (APM6801UM+D, APM6801DM+D,

APM6801MM+D, APM6801LC+D, APM6801LC+6+2+D, APM6801LC+8+D, APM6801LC+DM+D, APM6801UM+LC+D, APM6801DM+LC+D, and APM6801MM+LC+Donly)



Audio Status ReportingTable 3-3 describes the thresholds for audio status peak and silence reporting.

Clearing External MetadataWhen you apply external metadata to the APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D or the APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D, the metadata properties persist even after you remove the external metadata from the module. Performing a Factory Recall of the user settings does not clear the metadata properties that were received when external metadata was present. After you remove the external metadata, you must restart the module to clear the metadata properties.

Audio SynchronizationThe APM6800+/APM6801+ modules provide the capability to synchronize audio with a companion video frame synchronizer by using the Data I/O connection. To enable the audio synchronizer, set the Audio Track Video parameter to Yes. The Data I/O status of the upstream video frame synchronizer will be reported in the Input > Data I/O menu.

NoteDo not use the audio synchronization feature with the APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D module. It can corrupt the incoming Dolby E or AC3 signal.

Table 3-2. Audio Output Test Tones

Test Tone Frequency Default LevelTest Tone 400 Hz 400 Hz -18 dBFS

Test Tone 1 kHz 1 kHz -18 dBFS



EBU R68 1 kHz -18.06 dBFS

SMPTE RP155 1 kHz -20 dBFS

Table 3-3. Audio Status Peak and Silence Reporting Thresholds

Status ThresholdPeak 0 dBFS

Silence -100 dBFS



Audio DelayUse of the audio synchronization feature will effect the maximum available audio delay to any of the incoming AES signals. When the audio synchronizer (Audio Track Video parameter) is set to No, the total available audio delay to any of these signals is 2.5 seconds. When the audio synchronizer is set to Yes, the total available audio delay is the result of 2.64 seconds minus the Data I/O Video Delay reported in the Input > Data I/O menu, up to a maximum of 2.5 seconds.For example: if Audio Track Video is set to Yes and the Data I/O Video Delay reports 1500 ms, the maximum available audio delay will be 1140 ms.

Audio Modes (APM6801+AAC Only) Table 3-4. HE-AAC, AAC-LC Audio Standards and Modes

Possible Audio Standards

Possible Audio Modes *Nominal Bit Rate (bps)

Transport Stream Bit Rate (bps) (Includes TS Overhead)Mono Dual-Mono Stereo Parametric

Stereo 5.1

aac-he-24k Yes No No Yes No 24000 29375



aac-he-48k Yes No Yes Yes No 48000 52875


aac-lc-56k Yes Yes Yes No No 56000 60160



aac-he-80k No No Yes No No 80000 84224










aac-he-160k No No No No Yes 160000 164500



aac-lc-192k No Yes Yes No No 192000 198528





aac-lc-280k No No No No Yes 280000 287875








Table 3-4. HE-AAC, AAC-LC Audio Standards and Modes (Continued)

Possible Audio Standards

Possible Audio Modes *Nominal Bit Rate (bps)

Transport Stream Bit Rate (bps) (Includes TS Overhead)Mono Dual-Mono Stereo Parametric

Stereo 5.1


Chapter 4

Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms

APM6800+/APM6801+ Control ParametersTable 4-2 to Table 4-11 list all of the available parameters and options for the modules. The parameters are listed in the order that they appear in Navigator. lists all the modules, and the parameter lists that apply to that module.

Table 4-1. Parameter Lists Per Module

Module Applicable Parameter ListsAPM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29

• Table 4-3: APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D-Specific Parameters on 34

APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-4: APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D Parameters on 38

APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-5: APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D Parameters on 45

APM6801+AAC Table 4-6: APM6801+AAC+D Parameters on 50

APM6801UM+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-8: Neural Audio UpMix Parameters on 59

APM6801DM+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-9: Neural Audio DownMix Parameters on 60

APM6801MM+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-10: Neural Audio MultiMerge Parameters on 61

APM6801LC+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-11: Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters on 62

APM6801LC+6+2+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-11: Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters on 62


Chapter 4: Parameters, LEDs, and Alarms

Parameter Table NotesWhen viewing the control parameter tables, observe the following:• Shaded table rows with [RO] after the parameter name indicate read-only

(feedback) parameters. • Bolded parameter options indicate the default settings for the parameter. • The bank selection and rotary switch combinations for each parameter and

parameter option are listed in the tables under the Bank, Switch heading. For information about navigating through the parameter list using the card-edge controls, see “Changing Parameter Settings Using Card-Edge Controls” on page 21.

• Where a range is specified in a parameter name or option name as (1A–8B), this will include options 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, up to and including 8A and 8B.

APM6801LC+8+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-11: Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters on 62

APM6801LC+DM+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-9: Neural Audio DownMix Parameters on 60• Table 4-11: Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters on 62

APM6801UM+LC+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-8: Neural Audio UpMix Parameters on 59• Table 4-11: Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters on 62

APM6801DM+LC+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-9: Neural Audio DownMix Parameters on 60• Table 4-11: Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters on 62

APM6801MM+LC+D • Table 4-2: APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters on 29• Table 4-7: APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters on 56• Table 4-10: Neural Audio MultiMerge Parameters on 61• Table 4-11: Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters on 62

Table 4-1. Parameter Lists Per Module (Continued)

Module Applicable Parameter Lists



APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters The parameters in Table 4-2 pertain to all APM6800+/APM6801+ modules. .

Table 4-2. APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters

Parameter Name Bank, Switch Function Options

General

Serial Number [RO] Displays the serial number of the module

<string>

Factory Recall 0, F Recalls the factory default settings • Off • On

Input > AES

Input AES (1–8) Present [RO]

Displays the presence of AES input for the specified channel

• No• Yes

Input > AES > Format

Input AES (1A–8B) Format

5, F ••6, F

Selects the AES format (Auto/PCM/non-PCM) of the selected input audio channel.

• Auto • PCM• Non-PCM

Input AES (1A–8B) Format Feedback [RO]

Displays the detected format for the specified channel

• PCM• Non-PCM• Unknown

Input > AES > Status

Input AES (1A–8B) Status [RO]

Displays the current status of the audio input channel

• Normal• Silence

• Peak• Not Present



Input > V-Bit

V-bit Mute Enable 7, 1 Enables automatic muting of outputs when the V-bit is set

Note Muting on a detected V-Bit applies to PCM audio channels only. Non-PCM audio channels will not be muted.

• No • Yes

Input AES (1A–8B) V-Bit Feedback

Reports the validity bit status of the input audio channel

• Off • On

Input > Genlock/DARS

Lock Source Select 0, A Sets the locking source for the module

• Genlock• DARS

Lock Source [RO] Displays the locking source for the module

• Genlock• DARS• AES 1• AES 2• AES 3

• AES 4• AES 5• AES 6• AES 7• AES 8

Genlock Input Source Select

0, B Sets the reference video input source

• Frame Reference• Card Reference

Genlock Video Present [RO]

Displays the presence of the reference video signal

• No• Yes

Genlock Video Locked [RO]

Displays the locked status of the reference video signal

• No• Yes

Genlock Video Standard Feedback [RO]

Displays the detected reference video standard

• Unknown• 1080P 50• 1080P 59.94• 1080P 60• 1080P 25• 720P 59.94• 720P 60• 1080P 23.98• 1080P 24• 1080P 29.97• 1080P 30• 1080I 25

• 1080I 29.97• 1080I 30• SD 525• SD 625• 720P 50• 1080PsF 23.98• 1080PsF 24• 720P 29.97• 720P 30• 720P 25• 720P 23.98• 720P 24

DARS Input Select 0, C Sets the source of the DARS input signal

• Input 1 (Cable)• Input 2 (Module)

Table 4-2. APM6800+/APM6801+ Parameters (Continued)




DARS Input Present [RO] Displays the presence of the DARS input signal

• No• Yes

DARS Locked to Reference [RO]

Displays the locked status of the DARS input signal

• No• Yes

Input > Data I/O

Data I/O Present Reports the presence of the Data I/O signal

• No• Yes

Data I/O Video Standard Reports the video standard indicated in the Data I/O signal

• Unknown• 1080P 50• 1080P 59.94• 1080P 60• 1080P 25• 720P 59.94• 720P 60• 1080P 23.98• 1080P 24• 1080P 29.97• 1080P 30• 1080I 25• 1080I 29.97

• 1080I 30• SD 525• SD 625• 720P 50• 1080PsF 23.98• 1080PsF 24• 720P 29.97• 720P 30• 720P 25• 720P 23.98• 720P 24

Data I/O Video Hot Switch

Reports if a video hot-switch is indicated in the Data I/O signal

• No• Yes

Data I/O Video Delay Reports the amount of video delay being tracked

0.000 ms to 2640.000 ms

Processing

Fade Rate 3, B Controls the rate of fading (in seconds) when channels are swapped or muted

0.0 to 10.0 (0.1)

Audio Control Style 7, 5 Switches between Mono and Stereo control styles

• Mono • Stereo

Processing > Sample Rate Conversion

Input AES (1–8) SRC Control

0, 2••0, 9

Controls the insertion of the audio sample rate converter in the processing path for the specified channel

• Auto• On• Off

Input AES (1–8) SRC Status

Reports the state of the specified SRC

• Enabled • Bypassed





Processing > AES Delay

Delay Lock 7, 2 Couples fixed delay controls • No • Yes

Input AES (1A–8B) Delay 0, D 0, E1, 1••1, E

Adjusts the delay (in ms) for input audio AES of the specified channel

0.00 ms to 2500.00 ms

Note: See “Audio Delay” on page 25 for information on delay range limitations.

Processing > Gain

Gain Lock 7, A Couples gain controls • No • Yes

Output AES (1A–8B) Gain

7, B••8, B

Adjusts gain for specified output audio AES channel

-36.0 dB to 36.0 dB (0.0 dB)

Processing > Invert

Output AES (1A–8B) Invert

8, C••9, C

Inverts the selected audio channel to correct for phase error

• No • Yes

Processing > Mute

Master Mute 9, D Enables muting for all output audio channels

• Off • On

Output AES (1A–8B) Mute

9, E••10, E

Enables muting for specified output AES audio channel

• No • Yes





Processing > Test Tones

Test Tone 400 Hz Level 7, 6 Sets the tone amplitude -36.0 dBFS to 0.0 dBFS (-18.0 dBFS)

Test Tone 1 kHz Level 7, 7



Processing > Synchronization

Audio Track video 7, 3 Enables audio synchronization with the video frame synchronizer

• No • Yes

Audio LOV Output Mode 7, 4 Selects the output audio mode when the input video is disrupted

• Pass • Mute

Output > AES > Interface

Output AES 1–8 Interface Control

3, C Provides a master control for the AES output interface

• Individual Control • Set All Unbalanced• Set All Balanced

Output AES (1–8) Interface

3, D••4, 5

Sets the type of output for the specified AES channel

• Unbalanced • Balanced

Output > AES > Source Selection

Output AES (1A–8B) Source Select

4, 6••5, 6

Sets the source for output for the specified AES channel

• AES (1A–8B) default Ch 1A-8B: the AES that corresponds to the specified AES channel (e.g., for Output 2A, the default output is AES 2A)

• AES (1–8) Sum• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz• Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68• SMPTE RP155





Dolby Decoder Options (APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D)

In addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D modules also have the parameters from Table 4-3.

Output > AES > Word Length

Output AES (1–8) Word Length

5, 7••5, E

Adjusts the sample resolution for output of the specified AES channel

• 24 bits • 20 bits• 16 bits

Output > AES audio

Output AES (1A–8B) Format Feedback

Reports the AES format (PCM/non-PCM) of specified AES output audio channel

• PCM • Non-PCM



Table 4-3. APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D-Specific Parameters

Parameter Name

Ban

k,

Switc

h

Function Options

General

Dolby Decoder Ver Firmware version of Dolby Decoder

<string>

Serial Port Interface 0, 1 Selects the serial port interface • RS-232 • RS-422



• Genlock • DARS• Dolby Dec Src

Processing > Dolby

Guard Band Offset 2, B Adjusts the guard band location • 0 Ln to 524 Ln (525)• 0 Ln to 624 Ln (625)• 0 Ln to 749 Ln (720)• 0 Ln to 1124 Ln (1080)



Processing > Dolby > Decoder

Dolby Decoder Input Select

3, 7 Sets the input audio source for the Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder

• AES 1A/1B• AES 2A/2B• AES 3A/3B• AES 4A/4B

• AES 5A/5B• AES 6A/6B• AES 7A/7B• AES 8A/8B

Dolby Bitstream Format [RO]

Displays the format of the input audio bitstream

• Dolby Digital 32-bit• Dolby Digital 16-bit Ch 1• Dolby Digital 16-bit Ch 2• Dolby Digital 16-bit Ch 1 and Ch 2• Dolby E 24-bit• Dolby E 20-bit• Dolby E 16-bit• Non-Dolby

I/P Video Frame Rate [RO]

Displays the status of the video vertical sync input

• Unknown• 23.98 fps• 24 fps• 25 fps• 29.97 fps

• 30 fps• 50 fps• 59.94 fps• 60 fps

Dolby E Frame Rate [RO] Displays the frame rate of the associated Dolby E bitstream

• Unknown• 23.98 fps• 24 fps• 25 fps• 29.97 fps

• 30 fps• 50 fps• 59.94 fps• 60 fps

Video Frame Sync Status [RO]

Displays the status of the video vertical sync input

• Present at Dolby E Rate• Valid - Not at Dolby E Rate• Unknown

Aux Channel Output Mode

3, A Sets the downmix mode for the two-channel auxiliary output

• Lt/Rt• Lo/Ro

• Mono• Mute

Non-Dolby Latency Select

3, 8 Specifies the main channel decoder latency for PCM bitstreams

• Single Frame• Minimum

Processing > Dolby > Channel Status

Dolby Dec (1–8) Status [RO]

Displays the current status of decoded Dolby audio


• Peak

Dolby Dec Aux L Status [RO]



• Peak


Parameter Name

Ban

k,

Switc

h

Function Options



Dolby Dec Aux R Status [RO]



• Peak

Processing > Dolby > Delay

Dolby Decoder Ch (1–8) Delay

1, F••2, 7

Adjusts the delay (in ms) for the specified Dolby decoder channel

0.00 to 2500.00

Dolby Decoder Aux L Delay

2, 8 Adjusts the delay (in ms) for the Dolby decoder channel aux L

0.00 to 2500.00

Dolby Decoder Aux R Delay

2, 9 Adjusts the delay (in ms) for the Dolby decoder channel aux R

0.00 to 2500.00


Parameter Name

Ban

k,

Switc

h

Function Options





4, 6••5, 6



• AES (1–8) Sum• Dolby Decoder Ch (1–8)

default 1A is Dolby Ch 1 default 1B is Dolby Ch 2 default 2A is Dolby Ch 3 default 2B is Dolby Ch 4 default 3A is Dolby Ch 5 default 3B is Dolby Ch 6 default 4A is Dolby Ch 7 default 4B is Dolby Ch 8

• Dolby Decoder Aux L• Dolby Decoder Aux R• Dolby Decoder Ch 1/2 Sum• Dolby Decoder Ch 3/4 Sum• Dolby Decoder Ch 5/6 Sum• Dolby Decoder Ch 7/8 Sum• Dolby Decoder Aux L/R Sum• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz• Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68• SMPTE RP155


Parameter Name

Ban

k,

Switc

h

Function Options



APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D ParametersIn addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D modules also have the parameters from Table 4-4. .

Table 4-4. APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D Parameters

Parameter NameB

ank,

Sw

itch

Function Options

General

Dolby Encoder Ver Displays the version number of the firmware

<string>

Serial Port Interface 0, 1 Sets the serial port interface • RS-232• RS-422



• Genlock • DARS• Dolby Enc Ch 1 Src

Processing > Dolby




Processing > Dolby > Encoder

Dolby Encoder In (1–8) 2, C••3, 4

Sets audio source for the specified Dolby encoder

• AES 1A (default: 1)

• AES 1B (default: 2)







• AES 5A• AES 5B• AES 6A• AES 6B• AES 7A• AES 7B

• AES 8A• AES 8B• AES 1 Sum• AES 2 Sum• AES 3 Sum• AES 4 Sum• AES 5 Sum• AES 6 Sum• AES 7 Sum• AES 8 Sum• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz • Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68 • SMPTE RP155

Encoder Status [RO] Indicates the operational status of the encoder

• Encoding Active• Encoding Stopped• Pass-through Mode

Video Frame Sync Status [RO]

Indicates the status of the external video reference signal

• Present - Dolby E Rate• Valid - Not Dolby E Rate• Invalid

Reference Frame Rate [RO]

Indicates the reference video frame rate

• Unknown• 23.98 fps• 24 fps• 25 fps• 29.97 fps• 30 fps• 50 fps• 59.94 fps• 60 fps

Table 4-4. APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D Parameters (Continued)

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Ext. Metadata Status [RO] Indicates external metadata status • Not Present• Invalid• Valid• Valid AC-3• Valid AC-3 with BSI

Metadata Reversion Status Indicates if internal or external Metadata is being used

• Internal• External

Frame Rate 3, 5 Specifies the frame rate of the Dolby bitstream

• Auto• 23.98 fps• 24 fps

• 25 fps• 29.97 fps• 30 fps

Dolby Bit Depth 3, 6 Specifies the number of bits per word within the Dolby bitstream

• 20 bit• 16 bit

Metadata Source 12, 3 Selects the source of metadata to be included in the Dolby E metadata segment

• External • Internal

Processing > Dolby > Encoder > Metadata Generator

Program Configuration 12, 2 Specifies the program configuration of the Dolby bitstream

• 2 + 2x1• 2 + 4x1• 2 + 6x1• 2x2 + 2x1• 2x2 + 4x1• 3x2• 3x2 + 2x1• 4• 4x1• 4 + 2• 4 + 2x1• 4 + 4

• 4 + 2x2• 4 + 2 + 2x1• 4 + 4x1• 4x2• 5.1• 5.1 + 2 • 5.1 + 2x1• 6x1• 7.1• 7.1 Screen• 8x1

Processing > Dolby > Encoder > Metadata Generator > Subprogram 1

Program ID Specifies the program ID • Program 1• Program 2• Program 3• Program 4

• Program 5• Program 6• Program 7• Program 8


Parameter Name

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Bitstream Mode 12, 5 Specifies the AC-3 bitstream mode • Complete Main • Music and Effects• Visually Impaired• Hearing Impaired• Dialogue • Commentary• Emergency• Voice over• Karaoke

Coding Mode 12, 6 Specifies the AC-3 coding mode • 1/0 (C)• 2/0 (L-R)• 3/0 (L-C-R)• 2/1 (L-R-S)• 3/1 (L-C-R-S)• 2/2 (L-R-SL-SR)• 3/2 (L-C-R-SL-SR)

Surround Mode 12, 7 Specifies whether or not the program is a Dolby Surround encoded stereo mix

• Unknown• No • Yes

Low Freq Effect Ch 12, 8 Specifies the status of the AC-3 low frequency effect channel

• On • Off

Dialog Normalization 12, 9 Specifies the average dialogue level relative to 100%

-31 dBFS to -1 dBFS (-27 dBFS)

Aud. Production Info 12, A Indicates whether or not audio production parameters exist

• Yes • No

AC-3 Mix Level 12, B Specifies the acoustic sound pressure level used during final audio mixing

80 dB SPL to 111 dB SPL (105 dB SPL)

Room Type 12, C Specifies the type/calibration of the mixing room

• Not specified • Large Room- X Curve Mon• Small Room- Flat Mon

Copyright Protected 12, D Indicates whether or not the program is copyright protected

• Yes • No

Original Bitstream 12, E Specifies the AC-3 original bitstream flag

• Yes • No

EXT BSI1 Present 12, F Indicates whether or not extended BSI1 metadata is present

• Yes • No


Parameter Name

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Ext Stereo Downmix 13, 1 Indicates the preferred type of stereo downmix

• Not specified• LtRt Preferred • LoRo Preferred

Ext LtRt Ctr Mix Lvl 13, 2 Indicates the nominal LtRt downmix of the center channel

• +3.0 dB• +1.5 dB• 0.0 dB• -1.5 dB

• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB

Ext LtRt Surr Mix Lvl 13, 3 Indicates the nominal LtRt downmix of the surround channel(s)

• -1.5 dB• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB

• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB

Ext LoRo Ctr Mix Lvl 13, 4 Indicates the nominal LoRo downmix of the center channel

• +3.0 dB• +1.5 dB• 0.0 dB• -1.5 dB

• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB

Ext LoRo Surr Mix Lvl 13, 5 Indicates the nominal LoRo downmix of the surround channel(s)

• -1.5 dB• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB

• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB

Ext BSI2 Present 13, 6 Indicates whether or not extended BSI2 metadata is present

• Yes • No

Ext Surr EX Mode 13, 7 Indicates if the program has been encoded in Surround EX


Ext A/D Type 13, 9 Indicates the type of A/D used to capture the program

• Standard • HDCD

DC Highpass Flt 13, A Indicates the AC-3 encoder DC highpass filter status

• Enable • Disable

B/W Lowpass Flt 13, B Indicates the AC-3 encoder bandwidth lowpass filter status


LFE Ch Lowpass Flt 13, C Indicates the AC-3 encoder LFE channel lowpass filter status


Srnd Phase Shift Flt 13, D Indicates the AC-3 encoder surround 90 degrees phase shift filter status


Srnd Ch Attenuator 13, E Indicates the AC-3 encoder 3 dB surround channel attenuator status



Parameter Name

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RF Cmpr Profile 14, 1 Indicates the AC-3 encoder RF compression profile

• None• Film- Standard • Film- Light• Music- Standard• Music- Light• Speech

Line Mode Profile 14, 3 Indicates the AC-3 encoder dynamic range compression profile



Dolby Enc L Status [RO] Displays the current status of encoded Dolby audio


• Peak

Dolby Enc R Status [RO] Displays the current status of encoded Dolby audio


• Peak


Dolby Encoder Output Delay

2, A Adjusts the delay (in ms) for Dolby encoder output

0.00 to 2500.00 ms


Parameter Name

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Function Options





4, 6••5, 6


• AES (1A–8B)default Ch 2A-8B: the AES that corresponds to the specified AES channel (e.g., for Output 2A, the default output is AES 2A)

• AES (1B–8B)• AES (1–8) Sum• Dolby Enc Out A (Left)

default Ch 1A• Dolby Enc Out B (Right)

default Ch 1B• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz• Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68• SMPTE RP155

Output > Metadata

Meta Revert Md 14, 4 Specifies the metadata output if incoming bitstream is lost or corrupted

• Internal• Last used • Stop


Parameter Name

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Function Options



APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D ParametersIn addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D modules also have the parameters from Table 4-5. .

Table 4-5. APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D Parameters

Parameter NameB

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General

Dolby EncoderVer [RO] Displays the version number of the firmware

<string>




• Genlock • DARS• Dolby Enc Ch 1 Src

Processing > Dolby




Processing > Dolby > Encoder

Dolby Encoder In (1–6) 2, C••3, 2

Sets audio source for the specified Dolby encoder







• AES 4A• AES 4B• AES 5A• AES 5B• AES 6A• AES 6B• AES 7A• AES 7B• AES 8A

• AES 8B• AES 1 Sum• AES 2 Sum• AES 3 Sum• AES 4 Sum• AES 5 Sum• AES 6 Sum• AES 7 Sum• AES 8 Sum• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz • Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68 • SMPTE RP155

Encoder Status [RO] Indicates the operational status of the encoder

• Encoding Active• Encoding Stopped• Pass-through Mode

Ext. Metadata Status [RO] Indicates external metadata status • Not Present• Invalid• Valid• Valid AC-3• Valid AC-3 with BSI

Metadata Reversion Status [RO]

Indicates if internal or external Metadata is being used

• Internal• External


Parameter Name

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Function Options



Data Rate 12, 1 Controls the data rate of the output of the Dolby Digital encoder

• Auto 384 kbps • Auto 448 kbps• 56 kbps• 64 kbps• 80 kbps• 96 kbps• 112 kbps• 128 kbps

• 160 kbps• 192 kbps• 224 kbps• 256 kbps• 320 kbps• 384 kbps• 448 kbps• 512 kbps• 576 kbps• 640 kbps

Metadata Source 12, 4 Selects the source of the metadata used by the encoder

• Ext - Prog 1 • Ext - Prog 2• Ext - Prog 3• Ext - Prog 4• Ext - Prog 5

• Ext - Prog 6• Ext - Prog 7• Ext - Prog 8• Internal

Processing > Dolby > Encoder > Metadata Generator > Subprogram 1

Bitstream Mode 12, 5 Specifies the AC-3 bitstream mode • Complete Main • Music and Effects• Visually Impaired• Hearing Impaired• Dialogue • Commentary• Emergency• Voice over• Karaoke

Coding Mode 12, 6 Specifies the AC-3 coding mode • 1/0 (C)• 2/0 (L-R)• 3/0 (L-C-R)• 2/1 (L-R-S)• 3/1 (L-C-R-S)• 2/2 (L-R-SL-SR)• 3/2 (L-C-R-SL-SR)

Surround Mode 12, 7 Specifies whether or not the program is a Dolby Surround encoded stereo mix



Parameter Name

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Low Freq Effect Ch 12, 8 Specifies the status of the AC-3 low frequency effect channel

• On • Off

Dialog Normalization 12, 9 Specifies the average dialogue level relative to 100%

-31 dBFS to -1 dBFS (-27 dBFS)

Aud. Production Info 12, A Indicates whether or not audio production parameters exist

• Yes • No

AC-3 Mix Level 12, B Specifies the acoustic sound pressure level used during final audio mixing

80 dB SPL to 111 dB SPL (105 dB SPL)

Room Type 12, C Specifies the type/calibration of the mixing room

• Not specified • Large Room- X Curve Mon• Small Room- Flat Mon

Copyright Protected 12, D Indicates whether or not the program is copyright protected

• Yes • No

Original Bitstream 12, E Specifies the AC-3 original bitstream flag

• Yes • No

EXT BSI1 Present 12, F Indicates whether or not extended BSI1 metadata is present

• Yes • No

Ext Stereo Downmix 13, 1 Indicates the preferred type of stereo downmix

• Not specified• LtRt Preferred • LoRo Preferred

Ext LtRt Ctr Mix Lvl 13, 2 Indicates the nominal LtRt downmix of the center channel

• +3.0 dB• +1.5 dB• 0.0 dB• -1.5 dB

• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB

Ext LtRt Surr Mix Lvl 13, 3 Indicates the nominal LtRt downmix of the surround channel(s)

• -1.5 dB• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB

• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB

Ext LoRo Ctr Mix Lvl 13, 4 Indicates the nominal LoRo downmix of the center channel

• +3.0 dB• +1.5 dB• 0.0 dB• -1.5 dB

• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB

Ext LoRo Surr Mix Lvl 13, 5 Indicates the nominal LoRo downmix of the surround channel(s)

• -1.5 dB• -3.0 dB • -4.5 dB

• -6.0 dB• -Inf dB


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Ext BSI2 Present 13, 6 Indicates whether or not extended BSI2 metadata is present

• Yes • No

Ext Surr EX Mode 13, 7 Indicates if the program has been encoded in Surround EX


Ext Dolby Headphone 13, 8 Indicates if a program has been encoded in Dolby Headphone


Ext A/D Type 13, 9 Indicates the type of A/D used to capture the program

• Standard • HDCD

DC Highpass Flt 13, A Indicates the AC-3 encoder DC highpass filter status


B/W Lowpass Flt 13, B Indicates the AC-3 encoder bandwidth lowpass filter status


LFE Ch Lowpass Flt 13, C Indicates the AC-3 encoder LFE channel lowpass filter status


Srnd Phase Shift Flt 13, D Indicates the AC-3 encoder surround 90 degrees phase shift filter status


Srnd Ch Attenuator 13, E Indicates the AC-3 encoder 3 dB surround channel attenuator status


Compression Profile Present

13, F Indicates whether the bitstream contains compression profile settings

• No • Yes

RF Cmpr Profile 14, 1 Indicates the AC-3 encoder RF compression profile


Dyn Range Profile Pres 14, 2 Indicates whether the bitstream contains dynamic range profile settings

• No • Yes


Parameter Name

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APM6801+AAC+ Parameters APM6801+AAC+D modules have only the parameters from Table 4-6..

Line Mode Profile 14, 3 Indicates the AC-3 encoder dynamic range compression profile



Dolby Enc L Status [RO] Displays the current status of encoded Dolby audio



Dolby Enc R Status [RO] Displays the current status of encoded Dolby audio




Dolby Encoder Output Delay

2, A Adjusts the delay (in ms) for Dolby encoder output

0.00 to 2500.00 ms

Output > Metadata

Meta Revert Md 14, 4 Specifies the metadata output if incoming bitstream is lost or corrupted

• Internal• Last used • Stop


Parameter Name

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Function Options

Table 4-6. APM6801+AAC+D Parameters

Parameter Name

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General

Serial Number [RO] Displays the serial number of the module

<string>

AAC Encoder Ver[RO] Displays the version number of the firmware

<string>

Factory Recall 0, F Recalls the factory default settings • Off • On



Input > AES

Input AES (1–8) Present [RO]

Displays the presence of AES input for the specified channel

• No• Yes

Input AES (1A–8B) Format Feedback [RO]

Displays the detected format (PCM/Non-PCM) for the specified channel

• PCM• Non-PCM• Unknown

Input > Status

Input AES (1A–8B) Status [RO]

Displays the current status of the audio input channel





• Genlock• DARS• AAC Enc Ch 1 Src

Lock Source [RO] Displays the locking source for the module

• Genlock• DARS• AES 1• AES 2• AES 3

• AES 4• AES 5• AES 6• AES 7• AES 8

Genlock Input Source Select

0, B Sets the reference video input source

• Frame Reference• Card Reference

Genlock Video Present [RO]

Displays the presence of the reference video signal

• No• Yes

Genlock Video Locked [RO]

Displays the locked status of the reference video signal

• No• Yes

Genlock Video Standard Feedback [RO]

Displays the detected reference video standard

• Unknown• 1080P 25• 720P 59.94• 720P 60• 1080P 23.98• 1080P 24• 1080P 29.97• 1080P 30• 1080I 25• 1080I 29.97• 1080I 30

• SD 525• SD 625• 720P 50• 1080PsF 23.98• 1080PsF 24• 720P 29.97• 720P 30• 720P 25• 720P 23.98• 720P 24

Table 4-6. APM6801+AAC+D Parameters (Continued)

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DARS Input Select 0, C Sets the source of the DARS input signal

• Input 1 (Cable)• Input 2 (Module)

DARS Input Present [RO] Displays the presence of the DARS input signal

• No• Yes

DARS Locked to Reference [RO]

Displays the locked status of the DARS input signal

• No• Yes

Processing

Fade Rate 3, B Controls the rate of fading (in seconds) when channels are swapped or muted

0.0 to 10.0 (0.1)

Processing > Sample Rate Conversion

Input AES (1–8) SRC Control

0, 2••0, 9

Controls the insertion of the audio sample rate converter in the processing path for input AES of the specified channel

• Auto• On• Off

Processing > AES Delay

Input AES (1A–8B) Delay

0, D••1, E

Adjusts the delay (in ms) for input audio AES of the specified channel

0.00 to 2500.00


Parameter Name

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Function Options



Processing > AAC > Encoder

AAC Encoder In (1–6) 6, 1••6, 6

Sets audio source for the specified AAC encoder







• AES 4A• AES 4B• AES 5A• AES 5B• AES 6A• AES 6B• AES 7A• AES 7B• AES 8A

• AES 8B• AES 1 Sum• AES 2 Sum• AES 3 Sum• AES 4 Sum• AES 5 Sum• AES 6 Sum• AES 7 Sum• AES 8 Sum• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz • Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68 • SMPTE RP155

Standard Controls the AAC encoder standard

• AAC-LC • AAC-HE

Data Rate Controls the data rate of the output of the AAC encoder

Note: Available data rates are based on mode selection.

• 24000 • 32000 • 40000 • 48000 • 56000 • 64000 • 80000 • 96000 • 112000 • 128000 • 160000 • 192000

• 224000 • 240000 • 256000 • 280000 • 320000 • 384000 • 448000 • 512000 • 576000 • 640000 • 800000


Parameter Name

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Mode Controls the AAC encoder mode • Mono • Dual-Mono• Stereo • Parametric-Stereo• Surround

Transport Controls the AAC encoder transport

• Auto • ADTS• LOAS

Version Controls the AAC encoder version.

• MPEG2 • MPEG4

SBR Controls the AAC encoder SBR • Implicit • Implicit-Hierarchal

Output > AES > Interface

Output AES 1–8 Interface Control

3, C Provides a master control for the AES output interface

• Individual Control • Set All Unbalanced• Set All Balanced

Output AES (1–8) Interface

3, D••4, 5

Sets the type of output for the specified AES channel

• Unbalanced • Balanced


Parameter Name

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4, 6••5, 6


• AES (1A–8B)default Ch 2A-8B: the AES that corresponds to the specified AES channel (e.g., for Output 2A, the default output is AES 2A)

• AES (1B–8B)• AES (1–8) Sum• AAC Enc Out A (Left)

default Ch 1A• AAC Enc Out B (Right)

default Ch 1B• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz• Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68• SMPTE RP155

Output > AES > Word Length

Output AES (1–8) Word Length

5, 7••5, E

Adjusts the sample resolution for output of the specified AES channel

• 24 bits • 20 bits• 16 bits


Parameter Name

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Function Options



Neural Audio ParametersIn addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, all APM6801UM+, APM6801DM+, APM6801MM+, APM6801LC+, APM6801LC+6+2+, APM6801LC+8+, APM6801LC+DM+, APM6801UM+LC+, APM6801DM+LC+, and APM6801MM+LC+ modules also have the common parameters from Table 4-7.In addition, each module has parameters specific to its audio processing and output: • The APM6801UM+ and APM6801UM+LC+ have the UpMix parameters

listed in Table 4-8 on page 59. • The APM6801DM+, APM6801DM+LC+, and APM6801LC+DM+ have

the DownMix parameters listed in Table 4-9 on page 60.• The APM6801MM+ and APM6801MM+LC+ have the MultiMerge

parameters listed in Table 4-10 on page 61. • The APM6801LC+6+2+, APM6801LC+8+, APM6801LC+DM+,

APM6801UM+LC+, APM6801DM+LC+, and APM6801MM+LC+ have the NLC Loudness Control parameters listed in Table 4-11 on page 62.

For more information about Neural Audio options on APM6801+, see “Appendix A: Neural Audio Packages” on page 79.

Neural Common Parameters In addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, all APM6801UM+, APM6801DM+, APM6801MM+, APM6801LC+, APM6801LC+6+2+, APM6801LC+8+, APM6801LC+DM+, APM6801UM+LC+, APM6801DM+LC+, and APM6801MM+LC+ modules also have the common parameters from Table 4-7

Table 4-7. APM6801+ Neural Audio Common Parameters

Parameter Name

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General




Input > Neural

Neural Audio In (1–8) 10, F••11, 7

Selects an audio source for the specified Neural audio processor

• AES 1A (default for Neural in 1)• AES 1B (default for Neural in 2)• AES 2A (default for Neural in 3)• AES 2B (default for Neural in 4)• AES 3A (default for Neural in 5)• AES 3B (default for Neural in 6)• AES 4A (default for Neural in 7)• AES 4B (default for Neural in 8)• AES 5A• AES 5B• AES 6A• AES 6B• AES 7A• AES 7B• AES 8A• AES 8B• AES 1 Sum• AES 2 Sum• AES 3 Sum• AES 4 Sum• AES 5 Sum• AES 6 Sum• AES 7 Sum• AES 8 Sum• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz• Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68• SMPTE RP155


Parameter Name

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Function Options



Neural Audio UpMix ParametersIn addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, and the common Neural parameters that appear in Table 4-7 on page 56, APM6801DM+ and APM6801UM+LC+ modules also have the parameters from Table 4-8 on page 59.

Processing > Neural > Delay

Neural Audio Out (1–8) Delay

11, 8••11, F

Adjusts delay for specified Neural audio output channel

0.000 ms to 2500.000 ms



4, 6••5, 6



• AES (1–8) Sum• Test Tone 400Hz• Test Tone 1kHz• Test Tone 2kHz• Test Tone 4kHz• Mute• EBU R68• SMPTE RP155

Neural Audio Ch (1-8) default AES 1A-4B: the Neural audio channel that corresponds to the specified AES channel (e.g., for Output 2A, the default output is Neural audio Ch 3)

• Neural Audio Ch 1/2 Sum• Neural Audio Ch 3/4 Sum• Neural Audio Ch 5/6 Sum• Neural Audio Ch 7/8 Sum


Parameter Name

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For more information on Neural Audio UpMix features and functionality, see “DTS Neural® Surround™ UpMix” on page 80.

Neural Audio DownMix ParametersIn addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, and the common Neural parameters that appear in Table 4-7 on page 56, APM6801DM+, APM6801LC+DM+, and APM6801DM+LC+ modules also have the parameters from Table 4-9.

Table 4-8. Neural Audio UpMix Parameters

Processing > Neural > Upmix

Output Config 14, 7 Controls the output channel configuration generated by the Upmix.

• 2.1• 3.1• 4.1• 5.1

Output Bias 14, 6 Controls the soundstage depth of the upmix. (Values near -1.0 indicate that the soundstage image will be biased toward the surround channels; values near 1.0 indicate that the soundstage image will be biased toward the front channels)

-1.00 to 1.00 (0)

Upmix LFE Mute 14, 8 Mutes the LFE channel output from the upmix

• Yes• No

LFE Up Cutoff 14, 9 Controls the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter applied to the LFE channel before output

60 Hz to 140 Hz (80 Hz)

Limiter Enable 14, A Enables a limiter on the surround output from the upmix

• No• Yes

Limiter Threshold 14, B Sets the upper threshold of the limiter applied to the output

-20 dBFS to 0 dBFS



For more information on Neural Audio DownMix features and functionality, see “APM6801DM+D DTS Neural® Surround™ DownMix” on page 81.

Neural Audio MultiMerge ParametersIn addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2, and the common Neural parameters that appear in Table 4-7 on page 56, APM6801MM+ and APM6801MM+LC+ modules also have the parameters from Table 4-10.

Table 4-9. Neural Audio DownMix Parameters

Parameter Name

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Processing > Neural > Downmix

LFE Down Filter En 14, C Enables a low pass filter to the LFE input to the downmix

• No• Yes

LFE Down Cutoff 14, D Sets the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter applied to the LFE input

60 Hz to 140 Hz (80 Hz)

Limiter Enable 14, E Enables a limiter on the stereo output of the downmix

Note: 6 (5.1) channels of audio can naturally represent more total energy than 2 (stereo) channels of audio. Because of this, content downmixed from 5.1 to stereo will often have higher energy than any of the 5.1 channels individually. You can enable the limiter to protect content from digital 0 clipping and adjust the desired threshold.

• No• Yes

Limiter Threshold 14, F Sets the upper threshold of the limiter applied to the output

-20 dBFS to 0 dBFS



For more information on Neural Audio MultiMerge features and functionality, see “APM6801MM+D DTS Neural® Surround™ MultiMerge” on page 82.

Table 4-10. Neural Audio MultiMerge Parameters

Parameter Name

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Function Options

Processing > Neural > Multimerge

Input Selection Mode 15, 1 Selects the input selection mode • Mix • Multi• Stereo• Aux• Multi Detect• Stereo Detect• Aux Detect• Multi Aux Stereo

Multimerge Mode 15, 2 Controls the mode of the MultiMerge algorithm

• Auto • Pass Through• Up Mix

Detect Threshold 15, 3 Controls the noise floor level for the detection while in Auto mode.

80 dBFS to -50 dBFS (-60 dBFS)

Input Crossfade Time 15, 4 Determines the transition time from one source to another

50 ms to 750 ms (200 ms)

MM Crossfade Time 15, 5 Controls the length of the audio crossfade used on the outputs when switching between Upmix and Passthrough modes automatically

50 ms to 750 ms (200 ms)

Upmix LFE Mute 15, 8 Mutes the LFE channel output from the upmix

• Yes• No

LFE Up Cutoff 15, 9 Controls the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter applied to the LFE channel before output

60 Hz to 140 Hz (80 Hz)

LFE Down Filter En 15, 6 Enables a low pass filter to the LFE input to the downmix

• No• Yes

LFE Down Cutoff 15, 7 Sets the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter applied to the LFE input

60 Hz to 140 Hz (80 Hz)

Surround Limiter En 15, A Enables a limiter on the surround output from the multimerge

• No • Yes



Neural Loudness Control ParametersIn addition to the APM6800+/APM6801+ parameters in Table 4-2 and the common Neural parameters that appear in Table 4-7 on page 56, APM6801LC+, APM6801LC+6+2+, APM6801LC+8+, APM6801LC+DM+, APM6801DM+LC+, APM6801DM+LC+, and APM6801LC+DM+ modules also have the parameters from Table 4-11. For more information on Neural Loudness Control features and functionality, see “Neural Loudness Control” on page 84.For the APM6801LC+6+2+ modules, the Group 1 parameters are repeated again for Group 2. For APM6801LC+8+ modules, these parameters appear for Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Surround Threshold 15, B Sets the upper threshold of the limiter applied to the surround output

-20 dBFS to 0 dBFS

Stereo Limiter en 15, C Enables a limiter on the stereo output of the multimerge

• No• Yes

Stereo Threshold 15, D Sets the upper threshold of the limiter applied to the stereo output

-20 dBFS to 0 dBFS

Table 4-10. Neural Audio MultiMerge Parameters

Parameter Name

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Table 4-11. Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters

Parameter Name

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Function Options

Processing > Neural > Loudness Control

Preset Select Selects a loudness control preset • (select preset) • Mild• Medium• Aggressive

Processing > Neural > Loudness Control > Group 1 Processing > Neural > Loudness Control > Group 2 (APM6801LC+6+2+, and APM6801LC+8+ only)Processing > Neural > Loudness Control > Group 3 (APM6801LC+8+ only)Processing > Neural > Loudness Control > Group 4 (APM6801LC+8+ only)

Bypass Loudness Control bypass • LC1 enable • LC1 bypass

Target Level Loudness Control Target Level -31 dBFS to -1 dBFS (-27 dBFS)

LC Ratio Loudness Control Ratio 0.00 to 1.00 (0.95)

Upper Threshold Loudness Control Upper Threshold

0 dB to 12 dB (0 dB)



Lower Threshold Loudness Control lower threshold -12 dB to 0 dB (0 dB)

Freeze Window Loudness Control freeze window 0.0 to 6.0 (1.0)

Noise Floor Loudness Control Noise Floor -60 dBFS to -40 dBFS (-50 dBFS)

Attack Time Loudness Control Attack Time 0 ms to 120 ms (20 ms)

Release Time Loudness Control Release Time 40 ms to 200 ms (120 ms)

Freq Compensation Loudness Control Shape Reference

• Off• Low • Medium• High

Compressor Threshold Loudness Control Compressor Threshold

0 dB to 12 dB (5 dB

Compressor Ratio Loudness Control Compressor Ratio

0.0 to 1.0 (0.4)

Output Limiter En Loudness Control Output Limiter Enable

• No• Yes

Output Limiter Threshold Loudness Control Output Limiter Threshold

-20 dBFS to 0 dBFS

Table 4-11. Neural Audio Loudness Control Parameters

Parameter Name

Ban

k,

Switc

h

Function Options



LEDs and Alarms

Monitoring LEDsThe modules have 13 monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 4-1 shows the location of the monitoring LEDs on a typical 6800+ module. Table 4-12 on page 65 describes the meaning of the card-edge LEDs.

Figure 4-1. Location of Card-Edge LEDs

Module status LED

Monitoring LEDs



Module Status LEDsIf the LED listed in Table 4-12 is off, then the corresponding input is either not present or not in error.

The modules do not have any card-edge alarms. Instead, module status LEDs on the corner of the module light up if an error is detected. See Figure 4-1 on page 64 for the location of these LEDs, and Table 4-13 for a definition of the LED colors.

Table 4-12. LED Status Indicators

LED Name Description Color Indication1 DLBY PRES Dolby signal is present

(APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D only)Green

2 DLBY ERR Dolby submodule error Red

3 DATA I/O PRES DATA I/O signal is present Green

4 REF PRES Video reference is present Green

5 DARS PRES DARS reference signal is present Green

6 METADATA PRES External metadata is present(APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D and APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D only)

Green

7 AES1 PRES AES1 signal is present Green










Alarms are usually logged and monitored within software control applications such as CSS Navigator. See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information.

NoteIf the LED is flashing red, please contact your Customer Service representative.

Table 4-13. Module Status LED Descriptions

LED Color Sequence Meaning

Off There is no power to the module; the module is not operational.

Green There is power to the module; the module is operating properly.

Red There is an alarm condition.

Flashing Red The module has detected a hardware/firmware fault.

Yellow The module is undergoing configuration.



AlarmsIf a major or minor alarm is triggered within your module, the Status LED will light red. Alarms are usually logged and monitored within available software control applications (for example, CSS Navigator). You can only differentiate between major and minor alarms within a software control application. See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information. The following settings can be made for each alarm within the software.

Table 4-15, Table 4-16, Table 4-17, and Table 4-18 on page 70 describe the alarms for each of the modules. You can only identify specific alarms using a software control application

Table 4-14. Alarm Options

Alarm Option EffectEnable/Disable This option toggles between Enabled and Disabled. If the

alarm is Enabled, an alarm condition will generate an alarm; but if it is Disabled, the alarm condition will be ignored.

The default setting for all alarms is Disabled.

Alarm priority This setting determines whether a triggered alarm will be reported as major or minor. The range is 1–10. A priority of 6 or higher is a major alarm, and a priority of 5 or lower is a minor alarm

Trigger (s) This option determines how long an alarm condition must exist (in seconds) before the alarm is triggered. If the alarm level is reached for less time than the Trigger duration, then the alarm will not trigger. Choose any duration from 0 to 7200 (or two hours). If this option is set to 0, the alarm will trigger as soon as the alarm condition exists.

Clear (s) Determines the amount of time the alarm condition must be in abate in order for the alarm to be turned off. Choose any duration from 0 to 7200 seconds (or two hours). If this option is set to 0, the alarm will clear as soon as the alarm condition ceases.

Ack When an alarm is active, click here to allow other users on the network to see that you have acknowledged the alarm.



APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D Alarms

Table 4-15. APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D Alarms

Alarm NameAlarm Option Default Settings

Priority Trigger ClearInput AES (1–8) Missing 1 (Minor) 0 sec 2 sec

AES (1A–8B) Peak 6 (Major) 0 sec 0 sec

AES (1A–8B) Silence 1 (Minor) 30 sec 0 sec

Dolby Decoder Ch1/2 Missing 1 (Minor) 0 sec 0 sec




Dolby Decoder Ch(1–8) Peak 6 (Major) 0 sec 0 sec

Dolby Decoder Ch(1–8) Silence 1 (Minor) 30 sec 0 sec

Dolby Decoder Aux Missing 1 (Minor) 0 sec 0 sec

Dolby Decoder AuxL Peak 6 (Major) 0 sec 0 sec

Dolby Decoder AuxL Silence 1 (Minor) 30 sec 0 sec

Dolby Decoder AuxR Peak 6 (Major) 0 sec 0 sec

Dolby Decoder AuxR Silence 1 (Minor) 30 sec 0 sec

Reference Video Missing 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Reference Video Not Locked 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

DARS Input Missing 1 (Minor) 0 sec 2 sec

DARS Input not Locked 1 (Minor) 0 sec 2 sec

Reference / Dolby Frame Rate Mismatch 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Dolby Decoder Bitstream Error 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Dolby / Reference Rate Mismatch 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Master Mute On 5 (Minor) 0 sec 0 sec

V-Bit Mute On 4 (Minor) 0 sec 0 sec










Dolby Encoder Audio Missing 6 (Major) 0 sec 0 sec





Ref / Dolby Frame Rate not Equal 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Reference / Dolby Frame Rate Mismatch 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Dolby Encoding Stopped 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec








Dolby Encoder Audio Missing 6 (Major) 0 sec 0 sec





Ref / Dolby Frame Rate not Equal 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Dolby Encoding Stopped 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec





APM6801+AAC+D Alarms

APM6801+D Neural (UM, DM, MM, LC, LC+6+2+, LC+8+, LC+DM+, UM+LC+, DM+LC+, and MM+LC+) Module Alarms.

Table 4-18. APM6801+AAC+D Alarms









AAC Encoding Error 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

AAC Error 6 (Major) 0 sec 2 sec

Table 4-19. APM6801+D Neural Alarms












Chapter 5

Specifications

OverviewThe following specification tables appear in this chapter:Inputs:• “Reference Video” on page 72• “Balanced DARS” on page 72• “Unbalanced DARS” on page 73• “Data I/O” on page 73• “Unbalanced AES” on page 74• “Balanced AES (with External Balun)” on page 74Outputs:• “Unbalanced AES” on page 75• “Balanced AES (with External Balun)” on page 75Performance• “Power Consumption” on page 76• “Audio Propagation Delay” on page 76• “Start-up Time” on page 76• “Temperature” on page 77Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.


Chapter 5: Specifications

Inputs

Reference Video

Balanced DARS

Table 5-1. Reference Video Input Specifications

Item SpecificationNumber of inputs 2 (frame and card)

Connector BNC (IEC169-8)

Input level 1 Vpk-to-pk ± 3 dB (nominal)

Impedance 75Ω

Return Loss (card input) > 40 dB up to 6 MHz

Standard support Bi-level, tri-level

Table 5-2. Balanced DARS Input (with External Balun) Specifications

Item SpecificationNumber of inputs 1

Connector BNC + Adapter Balun

Sensitivity < 200 mV

Impedance 110Ω ± 20% (0.1 to 6 MHz)

Maximum input signal 10 Vpk-to-pk

Common mode rejection 0 to 7 V (0 to 20 kHz)



Unbalanced DARS

Data I/O

Table 5-3. Unbalanced DARS Input Specifications



Standards AES 3, SMPTE 276M

Type Unbalanced, AC coupled

Sensitivity ≥ 100 mV

Impedance 75Ω

Return loss > 25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz

Table 5-4. Data I/O Input Specifications



Impedance 75Ω (jumper selectable)



Unbalanced AES

Balanced AES (with External Balun)

Table 5-5. Unbalanced AES Input Specifications




Type Unbalanced, AC coupled


Impedance 75Ω

Return loss > 25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz

Input audio rate PCM input: 32 to 108 kHz

Bits 16, 20, or 24

Table 5-6. Balanced AES Input Specifications





Maximum input signal

10 Vpk-to-pk

Common mode rejection

0 to 7 V (0 to 20 kHz)



Outputs

Unbalanced AES

Balanced AES (with External Balun)

Table 5-7. Unbalanced AES Output Specifications

Item SpecificationNumber of outputs 8



Type Unbalanced, AC Coupled

Signal level 1.0 Vpk-to-pk ± 10%

Impedance 75Ω

Return loss > 25 dB, 0.1 MHz to 6 MHz

Jitter < ± 20 ns, peak value

DC offset 0.0 ± 50 mV

Rise/fall time 30 ns to 44 ns (10% to 90%)

Table 5-8. Optional Balanced AES Output Specifications

Item SpecificationNumber of outputs 8


Output level 2.0 to 7.0 Vpk-to-pk

Jitter ± 20 ns

Rise/fall time 5 to 30 ns (10% to 90%)


Common mode component > 30 dB below output signal (0 to 6 MHz)



Performance

Power ConsumptionThe power consumption is <12 W.

Audio Propagation Delay

Start-up TimeThe Power On/Reset/Hot-swap time is 8 seconds.

Table 5-9. Audio Propagation Delay

Audio Path DelayDolby (Encoding + Decoding)

PCM audio APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D PCM audio

Dolby E In-Out Delay 79.3 ms

PCM audio APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D PCM audio

Dolby Digital (AC-3) In-Out Delay 189.0 ms

Non-Dolby (PCM Audio)

AES audio in APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D/APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D/APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D AES audio out

AES IN-AES OUT; SRC ON 3.3 ms

AES IN-AES OUT; SRC OFF 0.02 ms

AES audio in APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D

Dec_Ch1 Out Dec_Ch2 Out

AES IN-Dec_Ch1 OUT (Non-Dolby Latency “Minimum”)

9.8 ms

AES IN-Dec_Ch1 OUT (Non-Dolby Latency “Single Frame”)

32.0 ms

AAC AAC-LC 56.0 ms

HE-AAC 130.0 ms

APM6801UM+D 66.3 ms

APM6801DM+D 24.0 ms

APM6801MM+D 66.8 ms

APM6801LC+D 69.2 ms

APM6801LC+6+2+D 72.0 ms

APM6801LC+8+D 72.0 ms

APM6801LC+DM+D 70.0 ms

APM6801UM+LC+D 120.0 ms

APM6801DM+LC+D 76.0 ms

APM6801MM+LC+D 120.0 ms



TemperatureThe range of operating temperatures is 32° tο 113°F (0° to 45°C).


Appendix A

Neural Audio Packages

Neural Audio The APM6801+ offers a wide variety of Neural audio processing options—using DTS Neural® Surround upmix, downmix and Neural Loudness ControlTM. These options make it possible to offer advanced audio processing for high-definition and surround sound programming using 5.1 and stereo sources.

Table 1. APM6801+ Neural Audio Modules

Part Number CapabilityAPM6801UM+D DTS Neural Surround UpMix DTV 5.1 Production

Solution

APM6801DM+D DTS Neural Surround DownMix DTV 5.1 Transport Solution

APM6801MM+D DTS Neural Surround 5.1 and rendered stereo content transitioning for DTV 5.1 Production

APM6801LC+D Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 or 5.1APM6801LC+6+2+D Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 and 5.1 APM6801LC+8+D DTS Neural Loudness Control for 4 x 2.0 Program Audio

APM6801LC+DM+D DTS Neural Loudness Control for 5.1 Program Audio with DTS Neural Surround™ Downmix output

APM6801UM+LC+D DTS Neural Surround™ UpMix DTV 5.1 Production Solution with DTS Neural Loudness Control

APM6801DM+LC+D DTS Neural Surround™ DownMix DTV 5.1 Transport Solution with DTS Neural Loudness Control

APM6801MM+LC+D DTS Neural Surround™ 5.1 and rendered stereo content transitioning for DTV 5.1 Production with DTS Neural Loudness Control


Appendix A: Neural Audio Packages

Firmware upgrades for the APM6800+/APM6801+ can also provide firmware upgrades for the Neural audio processing submodule. In the event firmware for the submodule is upgraded, the module will take approximately 2.5 minutes to fully start up while new firmware is loaded. During this time the card-edge LEDs will flash back and forth. Once this time has elapsed the module will become controllable. Subsequent module start-ups will resume to the normal 8 seconds.

NoteThe default settings for each module represent typical setups and configurations for that type of Neural processing device.

Audio Delay with Neural ModulesIn some cases, Neural audio processing adds propagation delays to a signal. For a module-by-module list of the delays, see Table 5-9 on page 76. You can adjust the Neural Audio Out Delay parameter for each audio output channel. These parameters are located at Processing > Neural > Delay.

DTS Neural® Surround™ UpMixThe DTS Neural Surround UpMix renders any two channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo, LtRt, or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) as surround sound. The DTS Neural Surround UpMix can simultaneously position individual elements within the surround field, creating high levels of image stability and granularity. The UpMix technology avoids taking “artistic license” with content by placing audio exactly where it would be heard in a professional LEDE (Live End Dead End) listening environment. For example, mono or pan-pot stereo will image in front of the listener, whereas stereo containing depth information will surround the listener. You can use the DTS Neural Surround UpMix as a stand-alone unit to monitor stereo production, or you can use it in tandem with the DTS Neural Surround DownMix as a complete 5.1 transport solution. Figure A-1 below shows an UpMix taking a two-channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo, LtRt or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) and rendering a 5.1 multi-channel mix.



Figure A-1. Neural Audio UpMix Block Diagram

All of the UpMix parameters are located in Table 4-8 on page 59. Neural UpMix parameters appear in APM6801UM+D and APM6801UM+LC+D modules.

APM6801DM+D DTS Neural® Surround™ DownMixThe DTS Neural Surround DownMix enables 5.1 surround sound to be transported through any stereo infrastructure. The downmix process is based upon the principle that both natural stereo and 5.1 content are two-dimensional; both contain width and depth spatial attributes.

The DTS Neural Surround DownMix can represent six channels of discreet audio sources in a stereo downmix by transforming the sources into pure intensity and coherence encoding. By correcting overlaps of the signal sources in intensity, time, coherence, polarity, and phase before the six channels are combined, the DTS Neural Surround DownMix accounts for the problems suffered in traditional matrix encode systems—such as comb filtering, spatial location distortion, etc. The proprietary Neural Audio “watermark process” faithfully reproduces surround information when it is rendered by the DTS Neural Surround UpMix or any LtRt system. In brief, the DTS Neural Surround DownMix produces a stereo downmix that accurately represents the original content whether monitored in mono, stereo, matrix or DTS Neural 5.1 Surround Sound. Figure A-2 shows a DownMix taking a multi-channel audio source. The downmix creates two-channel audio source using the Neural Audio approach of embedding a watermark signal within the stereo audio signal patch. The watermark signal contains spatial and steering positioning information. The resulting stereo audio signal is also known as LwRw.

Up mix processing2.0 input 5.1 output



Figure A-2. Neural Audio DownMix Block Diagram

All of the DownMix parameters are located in Table 4-9 on page 60. DownMix parameters appear in the APM6801DM+D, APM6801DM+LC+D, and APM6801LC+DM+D modules.

APM6801MM+D DTS Neural® Surround™ MultiMergeThe DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge enables broadcasters to transition from stereo to 5.1 surround sound, providing viewers with a 24/7 surround sound experience. With MultiMerge inline, 5.1 original content is passed unaffected to the viewer while original stereo content is upmixed to a 5.1 surround sound image. This provides the viewer with a consistent surround experience.

The transition between 5.1 and stereo occurs seamlessly without the need of operator intervention. By offering a 24/7 5.1 signal, AC3 metadata does not transition between 2/0 and 3/2 mode. This prevents audio clicks, pops, and dropouts. The process also avoids taking “artistic license” with content by placing audio exactly where it would be heard in a professional LEDE (Live End Dead End) listening environment. For example, mono or pan-pot stereo will image in front of the listener, whereas stereo containing depth information, or LtRt encoding, will surround the listener. You can use the MultiMerge in combination with the DTS Neural Surround DownMix device to pass 5.1 through stereo-only facilities and therefore eliminate the need for costly master control upgrades.Figure A-3 shows how the MultiMerge takes a two-channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo, LtRt or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) and render a 5.1 multi-channel mix; in combination with taking original multi-channel content and creating a stereo downmixed signal, depending on the input configuration and content source used.

5.1 input

Down mix processing

with watermarking

2.0 output



Figure A-3. MultiMerge Block Diagram

ParametersThe MultiMerge Mode offers three options:• Auto determines if the content is stereo (2.0 ) or surround (5.1), and adapts

to the correct UpMix/Passthrough mode for consistent 5.1 output).When in Auto, the Detect Threshold parameter controls the noise floor level for the detection. If any content is above this threshold on the surround channel inputs 3-6 (C, LFE, Ls, Rs), the input will be considered surround and MultiMerge will be in passthrough mode.

• Passthrough forces MultiMerge to always pass through 5.1 content to the 5.1 outputs untouched, while creating a downmix for the stereo output.

• UpMix forces MultiMerge to always upmix stereo content on both of the Left/Right 5.1 inputs and the Aux 2.0 inputs (C, LFE, Ls, and Rs content is still passed through).

Input Select Mode offers eight options: • Mix mixes the auxiliary 2.0 inputs into the multichannel 5.1 inputs.• Multi always uses the multichannel 5.1 inputs.• Stereo always uses the stereo L/R pair from the multichannel inputs.• Aux always uses the auxiliary 2.0 inputs.• Multi Detect uses multichannel 5.1 inputs if they are active. If not, the

auxiliary 2.0 inputs are used.• Stereo Detect uses the stereo L/R pair from the multichannel 5.1 inputs if

they are active. If not, the auxiliary 2.0 inputs are used.• Aux Detect uses the auxiliary 2.0 inputs if they are active. If not, the

multichannel 5.1 inputs are used.

Down mix processing with watermarking or

pass-thru

5.1 output

2.0 output

Up mix processing

or pass-thru

2.0 input (L, R)

2.0 input (L, R)

5.1 input (C, LFE, Ls, Rs)



• Multi Aux Stereo uses multichannel inputs if they are active, or uses the auxiliary inputs if they are active. If neither of those is active, it uses the stereo L/R pair from the multichannel inputs.

All of the Multimerge parameters are located in Table 4-10 on page 61. MultiMerge parameters appear in the APM6801MM+D and APM6801MM+LC+D products.

Neural Loudness Control APM6801+ Neural Loudness Control options manage loudness levels within a specific desired volume range. Advanced psychoacoustic and signal processing techniques detect and regulate the perceived loudness of stereo and 5.1 sources, for example to maintain audio perceived loudness between programming and commercials. Neural Audio’s perceptual loudness measurement tool treats each audio channel (L, R, C, LFE, Ls, and/or Rs) as a separate mono channel. The tool accounts for spectral and density differences and temporal overlaps in modelling how the human ear perceives the loudness of the audio content. DTS Neural loudness measurement accommodates both stereo and multi-channel audio equally well. After measurement, DTS Neural Loudness Control applies gain or attenuation to achieve the target loudness level (Dial Norm) while preserving the spectral balance of the original signal. It adapts the frequency response of the low and high frequencies to compensate for level differences within the original signal. You can use DTS Neural Loudness Control in the following roles: • Protection—only affecting content that falls aggressively outside the

desired target• Management—tightly controlling loudness to guarantee intelligibility

without the distracting side effects of traditional volume management solutions

NoteBecause of the single function nature of APM6801+ modules, default settings provide an optimal configuration for the normal audio situation.

Neural Loudness Control parameters appear in the APM6801LC+D, APM6801LC+6+2+D, APM6801LC+8+D, APM6801LC+DM+D, APM6801UM+LC+D, APM6801DM+LC+D, and APM6801MM+LC+D. The parameters are listed in Table 4-11 on page 62.



Neural Loudness Control Options on APM6801+Neural Loudness Control is available on its own, and in various combinatiosn with other audio processing options. The following Neural Loudness Control options are available on APM6801+: • APM6801LC+D Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 or 5.1

This module receives 2.0 or 5.1 input, and outputs audio in the same format. It can do one or the other, not both.

Figure A-4. Loudness Control Block Diagram

• APM6801LC+6+2+D Neural Loudness Control for 2.0 and 5.1 The Neural Loudness Control 6+2 configuration is used when a 5.1 multichannel or surround sound mix is accompanied by an independent stereo mix. It uses the same advanced psychoacoustic and signal processing techniques to accurately detect and regulate the perceived loudness of stereo and 5.1 sources. Common uses are for network programming with SAP, LtRt or Descriptive Video programming.

Figure A-5. Loudness Control Block Diagram

5.1 output

2.0 or 5.1

loudness control


2.0 input (L, R)

2.0 input

2.0 output

5.1 input

5.1 output

5.1 loudness control




• APM6801LC+8+D Neural Loudness Control for 4 x 2.0This module provides Neural Loudness Control for four separate channels of 2.0 Program Audio, balancing each of the four inputs separately. Neural Loudness Control supports any stereo format (2.0, LtRt, LoRo, LwRw).

Figure A-6. Loudness Control for Two Channels Block Diagram

2.0 input

2.0 output

2.0 input

2.0 output

2.0 input

2.0 output

2.0 input

2.0 output







• APM6801LC+DM+D Neural Loudness Control for 5.1 with DTS Neural® Surround™ DownMix This module receives a 5.1 (surround sound) input, to which it applies loudness control. It produces two outputs: the corrected 5.1 output, plus a THX-Surround™ Downmix output.

Figure A-7. Loudness Control Plus DownMix Block Diagram

• APM6801UM+LC+D DTS Neural® Surround™ UpMix DTS Neural Loudness Control This module receives a 2.0 stereo input, and first applies loudness control to it, before applying a Neural THX-Surround™ UpMix and outputting 5.1 audio.

Figure A-8. UpMix Plus Loudness Control Block Diagram

5.1 input

Loudness control

Down mix processing

with watermarking

5.1 output

2.0 output

Up mix processing2.0 input 5.1 output

Loudness measurement

and control



• APM6801DM+LC+D DTS Neural® Surround™ DownMix DTS with Neural Loudness Control This module receives a 5.1 input, applies DownMix ing to it, and then applies loudness control before finally outputting a stream of 2.0 stereo audio.

Figure A-9. DownMix Plus Loudness Control Block Diagram

• APM6801MM+LC+D DTS Neural® Surround™ Multimerge with DTS Neural Loudness Control This module receives either two stereo inputs, or one stereo input and one 5.1 input. First the module applies loudness control to all the audio channels, then passes through or upmixes one stream of audio, and downmixes or passes through the other stream of audio, before outputting one 5.1 output and one 2.0 stereo output.

Figure A-10. MultiMerge Plus Loudness Control Block Diagram

5.1 input

Down mix processing

with watermarking

Loudness control

2.0 output

Down mix processing with watermarking or

pass-thru

5.1 output

2.0 output

Up mix processing

or pass-thru

2.0 input (L, R)


2.0 input (L, R)

Loudness measurement

and control


Appendix A

Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips

Software Communication ProblemsThe frame is powered up, but the module does not communicate with CCS Pilot/Navigator.Solutions• Ensure you have specified the proper module slot.

See your Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information about slot identification.

• Verify whether there is an ICE6800+ or 6800+ETH module installed in the frame.• FR6802+ frames only use ICE6800+ modules to communicate with

CCS software and hardware.• FR6802+QXF frames use ICE6800+ or 6800+ETH modules to

communicate with CCS software and hardware.• FR6822+QXFE frames use 6800+ETH modules to communicate with

CCS software and hardware• Remove any legacy 6800 series product that is in the frame.

CCS software cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products, even though these modules may operate with card-edge controls. Legacy 6800 products do not have the “+” symbol on their extractor handles.

• Check for bent pins on the back module by following this procedure:a. Unplug the front module. b. Unscrew and remove the back module.c. Inspect the 20- or 30-pin spring connector at the bottom of the back

module (Figure B-1 on page 90), and verify that the connector does not have any slightly bent or pressed pins.

d. Carefully reposition any bent pins; If this is not possible, contact Customer Support.


Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips

Figure B-1. Typical Back Module Spring Connector

CCS software sees the frame, but does not find all of the modules.Solutions• Remove any legacy 6800 series products.• Plug your modules in before starting the discovery.• Start your discovery after the frame and all modules have fully powered up.

CCS software shows a module in the Control window, but cannot control it.Solution1. Set the module’s Local/Remote jumper to Remote.2. Ensure the module name in the Control window matches the module type in

the frame. 3. Gently push the module into its slot in the frame to ensure it is seated

properly and powered up.4. Verify that the Control window indicates the device is ready.



Hardware Communication ProblemsAfter a power failure, the frames and PC do not communicate.Solution1. Wait four minutes for the frames to recover from the power failure.2. Close the CCS software, and then restart the PC.3. Restart the software application.

The module does not seem to work.Solutions• Ensure the correct frame is powered up.• Verify that all appropriate rear connections are secure.• Gently push the module into its slot in the frame to ensure it is seated

properly.• Ensure the back module does not have bent pins by following this

procedure:a. Unplug the front module. b. Unscrew and remove the back module.c. Inspect the spring connector at the bottom of the back module

(Figure B-1), and verify the connector does not have any slightly bent or pressed pins.

d. Carefully reposition any bent pins; if this is not possible, contact Customer Support.


Appendix C

Audio Only & Audio/Video Module Combinations

OverviewThe APM6800+/APM6801+ audio processing module can be used by itself using the AES inputs and outputs as required for Dolby applications.When you need embedded audio in video, the SFS, HMX, and HDX products can be used in conjunction with the APM6800+/APM6801+ module and optional cables.

NoteIf you combine an APM6800+/APM6801+ module with the SFS6800+ module using the 6800+OPT+BRGAPM cable, the APM6800+/APM6801+ module will indicate the presence of AES inputs 5–8, even though only AES inputs 1–4 are available for processing.

Select your inputs and outputs, audio metadata requirement, and optional cables, and then use your selections to order (or verify) the proper configuration for your application.


Appendix C: Audio Only & Audio/Video Module Combinations

Optional CablesThe following illustrations and pinout provide information about the optional cables that are available for the APM6800+/APM6801+ modules. For information about the standard coaxial breakout cable that comes with the APM6800+/APM6801+ modules, see “Breakout Cables” on page 5.

DB9 M to DB9 M Cable (Part No. 6800+OPT+AM)

Figure C-1. DB9 M to DB9 M Cable

Pin

1

Pin

6

Pin

5

Pin

9

Pin

1

Pin

6

Pin

5

Pin

9

Table C-1. Pinouts for DB9 M to DB9 M Connectors

Connector 1 Connector 2Signal Description Pin No. Pin No. Signal Description

FG Frame Ground 1 1 FG Frame Ground



RA (Rx-) Received Data - 8 2 TA (Tx-) Transmitted Data -

RB (Rx+) Received Data + 3 7 TB (Tx+) Transmitted Data +

TA (Tx-) Transmitted Data - 2 8 RA (Rx-) Received Data -

TB (Tx+) Transmitted Data + 7 3 RB (Rx+) Received Data +

Not Connected 4 4 Not Connected

6 6



SFS to Dolby Bridge Cable (Part No. 6800+OPT+BRGAPM)

Figure C-2. SFS to Dolby Bridge Cable

Pin

30Pi

n 44

Pin

15Pi

n 16

Pin

31

Pin

1

Pin

30Pi

n 44

Pin

15

Connector 1 Connector 2

Pin

16Pi

n 31

Pin

1

Table C-2. Pinouts for SFS to Dolby Bridge Cable

Description Pin No. on SFS

Pin No. on SFS Description

GENLOCK EXT 1 1 GENLOCK EXT

GENLOCK EXT GND 2 2 GENLOCK EXT GND

AES OUT7 GND 3 14 AES IN7 GND

AES IN4 4 26 AES OUT4

AES IN4 GND 5 25 AES OUT4 GND



DATA IO 8 8 DATA IO

DATA IO GND 9 9 DATA IO GND

AES OUT2 10 21 AES IN2






DARS IN2 16 16 DARS IN2

DARS IN2 GND 17 17 DARS IN2 GND




BNC Cable (Part No. 6800+OPT+BNCAPM)

Figure C-3. BNC Cable

DARS IN1 19 19 DARS IN1

DARS IN1 GND 20 20 DARS IN1 GND











SERIAL IN- 31 39 SERIAL OUT-

SERIAL IN+ 32 40 SERIAL OUT+







SERIAL OUT- 39 31 SERIAL IN-

SERIAL OUT+ 40 32 SERIAL IN+





Table C-2. Pinouts for SFS to Dolby Bridge Cable (Continued)

Description Pin No. on SFS

Pin No. on SFS Description


Index

KeywordsAAES

balancedinput specification 74output specification 75

unbalancedinput specification 74output specification 75

AlarmsAPM6800-D1+D 68, 70APM6800-D2+D 69APM6800-D3+D 69, 70APM6801+AAC+D 70description 67Neural modules 70

APM6800-D2+D 69APM6801-D1+D 68, 70APM6801-D3+D 69, 70Audio propagation delay, specification 76Audio status, reporting 24Audio test tones 23

BBack modules 4Balanced AES specifications

input 74output 75

Balanced DARS input specifications 72Bank select LEDs 21BNC cable 96Breakout cables

44-pin connector, description 6DB-9 female connector, description 8illustration 5

CCables, optional 94–96Card-edge controls, changing 21Cautions, operating the module 19

CCS applicationschanging parameter settings 20–21

Connectors, back module 4Controls, card-edge 21

DDARS

balanced, specifications 72unbalanced, specifications 73

Data I/O input specifications 73DB9 M to DB9 M cable 94Directives

Restriction on Hazardous Substances xWaste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment xi

Discovering a module 20Discovery failure 90

EExternal metadata, clearing 24

FFrame power ratings 17Front modules 2–3

IInstalling modules 18

JJumper settings

data I/O termination 16remote settings 15

LLEDs

bank select 21description 64–66module status 65

Locking sources, selecting 23


Index

MMetadata, clearing 24Modules

back 4combining with other modules 93–96front 2–3installing and removing 18

NNeural audio processing

DTS Neural Surround DownMix 59–60, 81–82DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge 82–84DTS Neural Surround UpMix 58–59, 80–81license keys 79Neural Loudness Control 62–63

OOperating the module, cautions 19Optional cables 94–96

PPacking list 14Parameter list

APM6800-D1+D/APM6801-D1+D 29–34APM6800-D2+D/APM6801-D2+D 38–44APM6800-D3+D/APM6801-D3+D 45–50APM6801+AAC+D 50–55APM6801DM+D 59–60APM6801LC+D 62–63APM6801MM+D 60–62APM6801UM+D 56–58, 58–59general Neural parameters 56–58

Parameter settingschanging using CCS applications 20–21recalling defaults 22

Pinouts44-pin connector 6DB9 M to DB9M cable 94RS-232/RS-422 DB-9 female connector 8SFS to Dolby Bridge cable 95

Powerconsumption specifications 76ratings, frames 17

Product servicing ixPropagation delay, specification 76

RRecalling default parameter settings 22

Reference video input specifications 72Removing modules 18Reporting audio status 24Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive xReturning a product ixRS-232/RS-422 DB-9 female connector, description 8

SSafety

RoHS directive xWEEE directive xi

Safety precautions xiiSetting jumpers 15–16SFS to Dolby Bridge cable 95Shipping a product ixSignal flow diagrams

APM6800-D1+D 9APM6800-D2+D 10APM6800-D3+D 10APM6801+ neural modules 11APM6801+AAC+D 11

Specificationsaudio propagation delay 76balanced AES

input 74output 75

Data I/O, input 73power consumption 76reference video, input 72start-up time 76temperature 77unbalanced AES

input 74output 75

Start-up time, specifications 76Style Issues 80Support documents viii

TTemperature specification 77Test tones 23Troubleshooting

discovery failure 90installation 91local control 90not ready status 90power failure causes communication problems 91remote control 90


Index

UUnbalanced AES specifications

input 74output 75

Unbalanced DARS specifications 73

Unpacking a product ix

WWaste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive xi


Index